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
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
homespunspun or made at home
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''