GRE Word List

WANTON

merciless

The meaning of the word wanton is merciless.

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cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
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saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner