GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

Random words

WordMeaning
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
humdrummonotonous
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
inopportuneinconvenient