GRE Word List

WANTON

merciless

The meaning of the word wanton is merciless.

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WordMeaning
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
slywise in practical affairs
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
healthyenjoying good health
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal