GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

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WordMeaning
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
cannyclever
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill