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
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
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fancierone that has a special liking or interest
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter