GRE Word List
PUERILE
juvenile
The meaning of the word puerile is juvenile.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| tenet | a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| coy | marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness |
| missile | capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object |
| vigilante | a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate) |
| porous | possessing or full of pores |