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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WordMeaning
retractto draw back or in
mishapan unfortunate accident
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
perditioneternal damnation