GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

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WordMeaning
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes