GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
swillwash
buffeta blow especially with the hand
disconsolatecheerless
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly