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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WordMeaning
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
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onusburden
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unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain