GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

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WordMeaning
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
parlancespeech
leave-takingdeparture
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect