GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
reparablecapable of being repaired
incontinentnot continent: such as
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
elegya poem in elegiac couplets
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate