GRE Word List
SENSUAL
devoted to the pleasures of the sense; carnal; voluptuous; Ex. sensual woman/curves/lips
The meaning of the word sensual is devoted to the pleasures of the sense; carnal; voluptuous; Ex. sensual woman/curves/lips.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| pusillanimous | cowardly; lacking courage; fainthearted |
| ramshackle | (of a building or vehicle) poorly constructed; rickety; falling apart |
| enduring | lasting; surviving; V. endure: bear (pain or suffering) for a long time; remain alive (in spite of difficulties); last; survive |
| arboreal | of or living in trees |
| bulwark | strong wall built for defense; earthwork or other strong defense; person who defends |
| brochure | pamphlet |
| penance | self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent |
| grumble | complain; mutter discontentedly; grouch; N. |
| curb | chain or strap used with a bit to restrain a horse; something that checks; V: check; restrain |