GRE Word List

PUERILE

juvenile

The meaning of the word puerile is juvenile.

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confideto have confidence : trust
wastrelvagabond
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
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squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
queruloushabitually complaining
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
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