GRE Word List
GUISE
a form or style of dress : costume
The meaning of the word guise is a form or style of dress : costume.
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| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |
| fray | a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
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| memento | something that serves to warn or remind |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |