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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siblingsib
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
polyglotone who is polyglot
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
stunto make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage