GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

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WordMeaning
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
rococorococo work or style
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded