GRE Word List

RUTHLESS

having no pity : merciless

The meaning of the word ruthless is having no pity : merciless.

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chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
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stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal
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confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses