GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis