GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
magnanimitythe quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
adjointo add or attach by joining
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander