GRE Word List
DEMURE
reserved
The meaning of the word demure is reserved.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| affliction | a cause of persistent pain or distress |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| exploit | deed |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| rivulet | a small stream |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |