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
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
smughighly self-satisfied
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
affluenceabundance of property : wealth