GRE Word List

WANDERLUST

strong longing for or impulse toward wandering

The meaning of the word wanderlust is strong longing for or impulse toward wandering.

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uproariousmarked by uproar
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
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scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
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defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
pedagogueteacher
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academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning