GRE Word List

WAIF

a stray person or animal

The meaning of the word waif is a stray person or animal.

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WordMeaning
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
misadventuremisfortune
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence