GRE Word List
DEMURE
reserved
The meaning of the word demure is reserved.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pungent | sharply painful |
| vise | any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| gory | covered with gore : bloodstained |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| cathartic | of, relating to, or producing catharsis |
| retribution | recompense |
| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| satirical | of, relating to, or constituting satire |