GRE Word List
PRUDE
a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
The meaning of the word prude is a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| tramp | to walk, tread, or step especially heavily |
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| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |