GRE Word List

RETIRING

reserved

The meaning of the word retiring is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
odoroushaving an odor: such as
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
velocityquickness of motion : speed
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
imprecationcurse
groucha fit of bad temper
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat