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 |
|---|---|
| kismet | fate |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| unassuming | not assuming : modest |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| coin | corner |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |