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
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided