GRE Word List

WINSOME

generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence

The meaning of the word winsome is generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence.

Random words

WordMeaning
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
igniteto set afire
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
reprisea musical repetition:
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement