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.

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WordMeaning
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
stentorianextremely loud
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds