GRE Word List
WITLESS
lacking intelligence or wit; foolish; idiotic
The meaning of the word witless is lacking intelligence or wit; foolish; idiotic.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clairvoyant | having foresight; fortuneteller; N. clairvoyance |
| hazard | venture; put in danger; risk; Ex. hazard a guess; N: possible source of danger |
| recess | pause; temporary cessation; alcove; secret inner place; Ex. parliament in recess; V. CF. recessive |
| menial | suitable for servants; lowly; mean; N: someone who does menial work (esp. servant in a house) |
| timorous | fearful; timid; demonstrating fear |
| imperious | domineering; too commanding; haughty; CF. imperial/emperor |
| salutary | tending to improve; beneficial; wholesome; Ex. The punishment had a salutary effect on the boy; CF. health |
| glaring | (of something bad) highly conspicuous; harshly bright; shining intensely and blindingly |
| incline | slope; slant; Ex. steep incline |
| allay | calm; pacify |
