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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| marked | having an identifying mark |
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| sibylline | any of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy) |
| mellifluous | having a smooth rich flow |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |