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
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
puddingblood sausage
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
defalcatededuct
compressto press or squeeze together
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
donto put on (an article of clothing)