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
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
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redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
occidentwest
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
retaliateto return like for like