GRE Word List

PUERILE

juvenile

The meaning of the word puerile is juvenile.

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WordMeaning
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
abnegationdenial
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor