GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
fraileasily led into evil
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
passiveacted upon by an external agency
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
deprecateto express disapproval of