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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clout | a piece of cloth or leather : rag |
| superannuated | outmoded |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
| heyday | the period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity |