GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect