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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scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals