GRE Word List
WANTON
merciless
The meaning of the word wanton is merciless.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| besiege | to surround with armed forces |
| quagmire | soft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot |
| candor | unreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| defeatist | an attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat |