GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
repastsomething taken as food : meal
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
impenitentnot penitent