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.

Random words

WordMeaning
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
harassexhaust
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
witherto become dry and sapless
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
maledictioncurse
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable