GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

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WordMeaning
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
rectifyto set right : remedy
vertexthe top of the head
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted