GRE Word List

RICKETY

affected with rickets

The meaning of the word rickety is affected with rickets.

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demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
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psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy
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factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
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