GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

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WordMeaning
befuddleto muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink
rationa food allowance for one day
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
requiema mass for the dead
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet