GRE Word List
RAGAMUFFIN
a ragged often disreputable person
The meaning of the word ragamuffin is a ragged often disreputable person.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| rehabilitate | to restore to a former capacity : reinstate |
| impel | to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force |
| rasp | to rub with something rough |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
| circlet | a little circle |
| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| transcendent | exceeding usual limits : surpassing |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |