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
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
abateto decrease in force or intensity
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
laudpraise
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
unkemptnot combed
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)