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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| wax | a 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 |
| delirium | an acute (see acute |
| dinghy | a small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |
| sovereignty | supreme power especially over a body politic |
| inert | lacking the power to move |