GRE Word List
GENTEEL
having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
The meaning of the word genteel is having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| wrest | to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| founder | one that founds or establishes |
| commune | talk over |
| predicament | the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |