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
predilectionan established preference for something
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
homespunspun or made at home
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
plaitpleat