GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
felineof, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family