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
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
parlancespeech
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
facileeasily accomplished or attained