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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| clientele | a body of clients |
| confide | to have confidence : trust |
| expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |
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| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
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