GRE Word List
PROMISCUOUS
mixed indiscriminately; indiscriminate; not choosing carefully; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners; irregular, particularly sexually; Ex. promiscuous life/girl; N. promiscuity
The meaning of the word promiscuous is mixed indiscriminately; indiscriminate; not choosing carefully; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners; irregular, particularly sexually; Ex. promiscuous life/girl; N. promiscuity.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frieze | ornamental horizontal band on a wall |
| bluff | pretense (of strength); deception; high cliff; ADJ: rough but good-natured |
| bound | leap or spring; limit or confine; constitute the limit of; Ex. bounded by Canada; N: leap or jumping; boundary; ADJ: certain; having a duty to do something (legally or morally); confined by bonds; Ex. We are bound to be late; Ex. I am bound to say my opinion; CF. bounce, rebound |
| larceny | theft; Ex. petit larceny |
| stout | rather fat; strong in body; sturdy; resolute; determined; strong in determination; Ex. stout stick/supporter |
| reaper | one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop |
| gnarl | protruding knot on a tree; V. |
| bludgeon | club; heavy-headed weapon; V. |
| colossus | gigantic statue; person or thing of great size or importance |
| fleece | wool coat of a sheep; V: shear the fleece from; rob by a trick; swindle; plunder |