GRE Word List

WANTON

merciless

The meaning of the word wanton is merciless.

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WordMeaning
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
wiltloose freshness; droop
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark