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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
| retrieve | to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game) |
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |
| indigent | suffering from extreme poverty : impoverished |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| superannuated | outmoded |
| chase | the hunting of wild animals |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
| immune | not susceptible or responsive |