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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| wanderlust | strong longing for or impulse toward wandering |
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