GRE Word List

RETIRING

reserved

The meaning of the word retiring is reserved.

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WordMeaning
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
figmentsomething made up or contrived
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
unfrockdefrock
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity