GRE Word List

DEMUR

to take exception : object

The meaning of the word demur is to take exception : object.

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WordMeaning
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways