GRE Word List
PARAMOUR
lover
The meaning of the word paramour is lover.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| lace | to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets |
| pendant | something suspended: such as |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| nullify | to make null (see null |
| environ | encircle |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |