GRE Word List

WANTON

merciless

The meaning of the word wanton is merciless.

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WordMeaning
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)