GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
redressto set right : remedy
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded