GRE Word List

GRACIOUS

marked by kindness and courtesy

The meaning of the word gracious is marked by kindness and courtesy.

Random words

WordMeaning
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
untenablenot able to be defended
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation