GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
finitehaving definite or definable limits