GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
meddlesomegiven to meddling
desiccateto dry up
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
savanta person of learning