GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

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WordMeaning
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
jocosegiven to joking : merry
meandera winding path or course
aceticvinegary
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
ingenuea naive girl or young woman
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
sonneta fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme