GRE Word List

CURFEW

the sounding of a bell at evening

The meaning of the word curfew is the sounding of a bell at evening.

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WordMeaning
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
engenderbeget
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example