GRE Word List
GENTEEL
well-bred; elegant; striving to convey an appearance of refinement; Ex. genteel poverty
The meaning of the word genteel is well-bred; elegant; striving to convey an appearance of refinement; Ex. genteel poverty.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unprecedented | having no previous example; novel; unparalleled |
| debut | debut; first public appearance; formal presentation of a young woman to society |
| talisman | charm; object believed to give supernatural powers to or protect its bearer |
| crescendo | increase in the volume or intensity as in a musical passage; climax; CF. crescent |
| prevail | be widespread; triumph over; gain victory; prevail on: persuade; induce; Ex. Justice has prevailed; Ex. prevail on someone to do something |
| nonentity | person of no importance; nonexistence |
| resourceful | clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations); N. resource, resourcefulness |
| outfit | clothing or equipment for a special purpose; Ex. cowboy outfit |
| haunt | (of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented |
| indemnify | make secure against damage or loss; compensate for damage or loss; CF. make uninjured |
