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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| Word | Meaning |
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| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| approbation | commendation |
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| actuary | clerk |
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| quisling | traitor |
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| errant | behaving wrongly |
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