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
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
gruntto utter a grunt
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
riderone that rides