GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

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WordMeaning
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
witherto become dry and sapless
choicethe act of choosing : selection
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
neophytea new convert : proselyte
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
parochialof or relating to a church parish
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up