GRE Word List

PUERILE

juvenile

The meaning of the word puerile is juvenile.

Random words

WordMeaning
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
peerlessmatchless
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative