GRE Word List

AFFABLE

being pleasant and at ease in talking to others

The meaning of the word affable is being pleasant and at ease in talking to others.

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WordMeaning
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue