GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

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WordMeaning
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
savorthe taste or smell of something
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details