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
passepast one's prime
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
savanta person of learning
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
oustto remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity
jingoistextreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
maledictioncurse