GRE Word List

WAIF

a stray person or animal

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

Random words

WordMeaning
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
pliantpliable
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
hideto put out of sight : secrete
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God