GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

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WordMeaning
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
rarefiedbeing less dense
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
brochurepamphlet
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
concorda state of agreement : harmony