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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| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
| forte | one's strong point |
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