GRE Word List
PRUDE
excessively modest or proper person (who is easily shocked by improper things, esp. of a sexual nature); N. prudery; ADJ. prudish: excessively concerned with propriety
The meaning of the word prude is excessively modest or proper person (who is easily shocked by improper things, esp. of a sexual nature); N. prudery; ADJ. prudish: excessively concerned with propriety.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gratuity | tip |
| amenable | obedient; compliant; readily managed; responsive; willing to be led; answerable or accountable legally; responsible; able to be tested by; Ex. amenable to sensible suggestions; Ex. He is very amenable; Ex. amenable to the usual tests |
| insuperable | insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties |
| incur | bring upon oneself |
| bristling | rising like bristles; showing irritation |
| commensurate | equal in extent; of the same size |
| relapse | return to a former state (esp. after improvement); N. |
| irony | hidden sarcasm or satire; use of words that seem to mean the opposite of what they actually mean; use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning |
| scruple | hesitate for ethical reasons; fret about; Ex. She did not scruple to read his diary; N: uneasy feeling arising from conscience; conscience |
| embroil | throw into confusion; involve in strife, dispute, or quarrel; entangle; CF. imbroglio |
