GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

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WordMeaning
dismissto permit or cause to leave
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
parquetto furnish with a floor of parquet