GRE Word List

RICKETY

affected with rickets

The meaning of the word rickety is affected with rickets.

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WordMeaning
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
deferput off
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
expiateto make amends for
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking