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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| diva | prima donna |
| ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
| leave-taking | departure |
| regicide | a person who kills a king |
| slack | not using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent |
| verdant | green in tint or color |
| proscenium | the stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater |