GRE Word List
DOUR
stern
The meaning of the word dour is stern.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| tedium | the quality or state of being tedious : tediousness |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |