GRE Word List
RICKETY
(of buildings) likely to break or fall apart; of rickets; CF. rickets; CF. vitamin D
The meaning of the word rickety is (of buildings) likely to break or fall apart; of rickets; CF. rickets; CF. vitamin D.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| drudgery | hard unpleasant work; menial work |
| barb | sharp projection from fishhook, arrow, or other object; openly cutting remark |
| tenancy | possession of land or building by rent; period of a tenant's occupancy |
| litter | waste material thrown away (as bits of paper scattered untidily); V: cover untidily with scattered litter |
| dilatory | delaying; tending to delay |
| studied | carefully contrived; calculated; unspontaneous; deliberate; thoughtful; Ex. studied remark |
| snip | short quick cut with scissors; V: cut with scissors |
| lachrymose | producing tears; tearful |
| comprehend | include; understand |
| mutinous | unruly; rebellious; Ex. mutinous teenagers; N. mutiny: open rebellion; CF. mutineer |
