GRE Word List

PROLETARIAN

a member of the proletariat

The meaning of the word proletarian is a member of the proletariat.

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disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
briskkeenly alert : lively
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements