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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|---|---|
| charm | the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation |
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| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| conflagration | fire |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| addle | rotten |
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| cadaverous | of or relating to a corpse |
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