GRE Word List

WANTON

merciless

The meaning of the word wanton is merciless.

Word	Meaning
transmute	to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
decimate	to select by lot and kill every tenth man of
cloying	disgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
checkered	marked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials
abet	to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
acme	the highest point or stage
assumption	a taking to or upon oneself
dapper	neat and trim in appearance
descry	to catch sight of
accord	to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned