GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
minusculevery small
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions
ossifyto change into bone
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
fettera chain or shackle for the feet