GRE Word List
PUERILE
juvenile
The meaning of the word puerile is juvenile.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
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| tantrum | a fit of bad temper |
| impart | to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store |
| ruse | a wily subterfuge |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| withhold | to hold back from action : check |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |