GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
roosteran adult male domestic chicken
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness