GRE Word List
DEMUR
to take exception : object
The meaning of the word demur is to take exception : object.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| tardy | moving slowly : sluggish |
| anneal | to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle |
| ecliptic | of or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |