GRE Word List

PUERILE

juvenile

The meaning of the word puerile is juvenile.

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draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
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bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt