GRE Word List
WISTFUL
full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
The meaning of the word wistful is full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
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| integral | essential to completeness : constituent |
| amiable | friendly, sociable, and congenial |
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| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
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