GRE Word List
WANTON
merciless
The meaning of the word wanton is merciless.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bristling | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
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| yokel | a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town |
| docile | easily taught |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |