GRE Word List

WANTON

merciless

The meaning of the word wanton is merciless.

Random words

WordMeaning
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free