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
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
wreakbring about
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
smughighly self-satisfied
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another