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
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
implicationsomething implied: such as
demurto take exception : object
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
garnishdecorate
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dissonancelack of agreement
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)