GRE Word List

PUERILE

juvenile

The meaning of the word puerile is juvenile.

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WordMeaning
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness