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
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil