GRE Word List

PARAMOUR

lover

The meaning of the word paramour is lover.

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WordMeaning
apiaristbeekeeper
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
swillwash
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
precipitantprecipitate