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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flagany of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
dulcetsweet to the taste
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence