GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

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WordMeaning
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
aridexcessively dry
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
replenishto fill or build up again