GRE Word List

MAUVE

a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color

The meaning of the word mauve is a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color.

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WordMeaning
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
appriseto give notice to : tell
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently