GRE Word List
DOUR
stern
The meaning of the word dour is stern.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| constitution | the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it |
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| erotic | of, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire |
| wastrel | vagabond |
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| sardonic | disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
| facsimile | an exact copy |
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