GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

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WordMeaning
skimpskimpy
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
founderone that founds or establishes
sobernot intoxicated
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
caterto provide a supply of food
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)