GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
bestowto put to use : apply
exploitdeed
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
rivuleta small stream
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)