GRE Word List

RICKETY

affected with rickets

The meaning of the word rickety is affected with rickets.

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WordMeaning
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
debuta first appearance
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)