GRE Word List

YOKEL

a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town

The meaning of the word yokel is a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town.

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WordMeaning
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
peccadilloa slight offense
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
daisa raised platform (as in a hall or large room)
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred