GRE Word List

BOORISH

resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor

The meaning of the word boorish is resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor.

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WordMeaning
appurtenancesaccessory objects
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
disconcertto throw into confusion
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
impoverishto make poor