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
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
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spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
forlornbereft
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
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executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon