GRE Word List

POSTHUMOUS

born after the death of the father

The meaning of the word posthumous is born after the death of the father.

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WordMeaning
chafeirritate
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
cavalcadea procession (see procession
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
sanctiona formal decree
aridexcessively dry