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
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
premonitorygiving warning
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
plauditan act or round of applause
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope