GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
toteman object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
raspyharsh
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
censurea judgment involving condemnation
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil