GRE Word List

WRETCH

a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune

The meaning of the word wretch is a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune.

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WordMeaning
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subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
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dallyto act playfully
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