GRE Word List

GRUFF

rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect

The meaning of the word gruff is rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect.

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WordMeaning
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
calculatedapt
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
comportto be fitting : accord
impetusa driving force : impulse