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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WordMeaning
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
renderto melt down
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
unkemptnot combed
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
cadeta younger brother or son