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
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
outlooka place offering a view
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart