GRE Word List

WANTON

merciless

The meaning of the word wanton is merciless.

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refraincurb
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun