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 |
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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 |