GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
roosteran adult male domestic chicken
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent