GRE Word List

ALLURE

to entice by charm or attraction

The meaning of the word allure is to entice by charm or attraction.

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imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation