GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
figmentsomething made up or contrived
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
betrayto lead astray
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck
meddlesomegiven to meddling