GRE Word List
COIFFURE
a style or manner of arranging the hair
The meaning of the word coiffure is a style or manner of arranging the hair.
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| philanderer | a man who has sexual relations with many women |
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| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
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| encumber | weigh down |
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