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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veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
slewa large number
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain