GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
cardiologistthe study of the heart and its action and diseases
hovelan open shed or shelter
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience