GRE Word List

RAGAMUFFIN

a ragged often disreputable person

The meaning of the word ragamuffin is a ragged often disreputable person.

Random words

WordMeaning
jesta joking or mocking remark
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted