GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

Random words

WordMeaning
deprecateto express disapproval of
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
overweeningarrogant
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
requiema mass for the dead
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated