GRE Word List

PUERILE

juvenile

The meaning of the word puerile is juvenile.

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WordMeaning
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking