GRE Word List
WAGGISH
resembling or characteristic of a wag
The meaning of the word waggish is resembling or characteristic of a wag.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conservatory | a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants |
| encompass | include |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| abominate | to hate or loathe intensely : abhor |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| animadversion | a critical and usually censorious remark |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| address | to mark directions for delivery on |