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
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
magnitudegreat size or extent
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
ordainto invest (see invest
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted