GRE Word List

PUERILE

juvenile

The meaning of the word puerile is juvenile.

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WordMeaning
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual