GRE Word List
RICKETY
affected with rickets
The meaning of the word rickety is affected with rickets.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hypochondriac | hypochondriacal |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| bivouac | a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| warranty | a real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title |
| flick | a light sharp jerky stroke or movement |
| antidote | a remedy to counteract the effects of poison |