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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| fresco | the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments |
| ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |
| codicil | a legal instrument made to modify an earlier will |
| diverge | to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart |
| lumber | to move ponderously |
| acclaim | applaud |