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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severto put or keep apart : divide
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
chafeirritate
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing