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
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark