GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

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WordMeaning
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
distantseparated in space : away
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
nurturetraining
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
attentivemindful
ensconceshelter