GRE Word List
DEMUR
to take exception : object
The meaning of the word demur is to take exception : object.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| overwhelm | upset |
| compassion | sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it |
| swelter | to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| forlorn | bereft |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| calculated | apt |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |