GRE Word List

DEMURE

reserved

The meaning of the word demure is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
anchora device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
demeritoffense
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
forgea furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy
compressto press or squeeze together
heedto pay attention