GRE Word List
PARAMOUR
lover
The meaning of the word paramour is lover.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| labile | readily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| tyro | a beginner in learning : novice |