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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stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official