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
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
motleyvariegated in color
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
oafa stupid person : boob
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses