GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
smughighly self-satisfied
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage