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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metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
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anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
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