GRE Word List
PUERILE
juvenile
The meaning of the word puerile is juvenile.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| significant | having meaning |
| manumit | to release from slavery |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| artless | lacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| talon | the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey |