GRE Word List
PARAMOUR
illicit lover
The meaning of the word paramour is illicit lover.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ordinance | decree; authoritative order |
| disproportion | lack of proportion (between the parts); ADJ. disproportionate |
| clamber | climb by crawling with difficulties; scramble |
| acclaim | applaud; praise; greet with great approval; announce with great approval; Ex. The new drung has been acclaimed as the most important discoveries for years; N: strong expression of approval and praise |
| sadistic | inclined to cruelty; N. sadism: delight in cruelty |
| inconsequential | insignificant; unimportant |
| conglomeration | mass of material sticking together |
| sap | diminish; weaken; undermine the foundations of (a fortification); Ex. The element kryptonite sapped his strength. |
| pry | inquire impertinently (someone else's private affairs); use leverage to raise or open something; prize; N. pries: tool for prying |
| irascible | irritable; easily angered |
