GRE Word List

RECUMBENT

suggestive of repose : leaning

The meaning of the word recumbent is suggestive of repose : leaning.

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WordMeaning
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal