GRE Word List
RETIRING
reserved
The meaning of the word retiring is reserved.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |
| preponderance | a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| impoverish | to make poor |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| factious | of or relating to faction: such as |
| indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult |