GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

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WordMeaning
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
acmethe highest point or stage
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath