GRE Word List

RIBALD

marked by coarseness or lewdness : crude

The meaning of the word ribald is marked by coarseness or lewdness : crude.

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waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
deliriuman acute (see acute
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
inertlacking the power to move