GRE Word List
WASTREL
vagabond
The meaning of the word wastrel is vagabond.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nepotism | favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship |
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| immaculate | spotlessly clean |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |
| macerate | to cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting |
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| demure | reserved |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |