GRE Word List

TENTATIVE

not fully worked out or developed

The meaning of the word tentative is not fully worked out or developed.

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amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
premonitorygiving warning
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)