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.

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WordMeaning
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
prowessdistinguished bravery
cartographerone that makes maps
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
sequesterto set apart : segregate
nubileof marriageable condition or age