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
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
encumberweigh down
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental