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 |
|---|---|
| convention | agreement |
| psychic | of or relating to the psyche : psychogenic |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| wanton | merciless |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |