GRE Word List

DEMURE

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The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

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WordMeaning
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
blisscomplete happiness
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion