GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
mosaica surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
expatriatebanish
ruffiana brutal person : bully