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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| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
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| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
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| methodical | arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order |
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