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
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
defalcatededuct
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
clipperone that clips something
spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel