GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

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severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
subsistencereal being : existence
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate