GRE Word List
DEMUR
to take exception : object
The meaning of the word demur is to take exception : object.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
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| maraud | to roam about and raid in search of plunder |
| obnoxious | odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive |
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