GRE Word List

RAKISH

of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute

The meaning of the word rakish is of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute.

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WordMeaning
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet