GRE Word List
DOUR
sullen; gloomy; stubborn
The meaning of the word dour is sullen; gloomy; stubborn.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impale | pierce (with a sharp point); Ex. impaled by the spear |
| waver | move or swing back and forth; be uncertain or unsteady in decision or movement; Ex. wavering between accepting and refusing |
| inundate | flood; overflow; submerge; cover completely; Ex. inundated with work |
| implausible | unlikely (to be true); unbelievable; Ex. implausible alibi |
| defer | give in respectfully; submit; delay till later; exempt temporarily; N. deferment; CF. show respect, comply with, courteous |
| menace | threat; V: threaten |
| raspy | making a harsh noise; grating; harsh |
| wry | (esp. of an expression of the face) twisted; with a humorous twist (expressing displeasure) |
| tyranny | oppression; cruel government; ADJ. tyrannical: of a tyrant or tyranny; despotic; V. tyrannize: treat tyrannically; oppress |
| relevant | having importance; pertinent; referring to the case in hand; N. relevance, relevancy |