GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

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WordMeaning
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
maledictioncurse
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
abodethe place where one lives : home