GRE Word List

RICKETY

affected with rickets

The meaning of the word rickety is affected with rickets.

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WordMeaning
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
enhanceheighten
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
avowto declare assuredly
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct