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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abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
errantbehaving wrongly
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
rescindto take away : remove