GRE Word List
ABSTEMIOUS
sparing in eating and drinking; temperate
The meaning of the word abstemious is sparing in eating and drinking; temperate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| choice | delicate; of very fine quality |
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| dowry | money or property brought by a bride to her husband at marriage |
| downcast | disheartened; dejected; sad; directed downward |
| animus | hostile feeling or intent; animosity; hostility; disposition |
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| cajole | persuade by praise or false promise; coax; wheedle |
| imply | suggest a meaning not expressed; signify |
| emissary | agent (sent on a mission to represent another); messenger |
