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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WordMeaning
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity