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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| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
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| caprice | a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action |
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