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
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
extantcurrently or actually existing
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
invalidateto make invalid