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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erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
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largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
bentunenclosed grassland
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evoketo call forth or up: such as