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 |
|---|---|
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| reverent | expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful |
| alcove | a small recessed section of a room : nook |
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
| insensible | incapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| hazard | a source of danger |