GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

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WordMeaning
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
xenophobiafear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
fineryornament
equityjustice according to natural law or right
conveneto come together in a body
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous