GRE Word List
WAIF
a stray person or animal
The meaning of the word waif is a stray person or animal.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compound | something formed by a union of elements or parts |
| exploit | deed |
| ingenious | having or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving |
| parody | a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule |
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| aria | air |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| delve | excavate |