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.

Random words

WordMeaning
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting