GRE Word List

RETIRING

reserved

The meaning of the word retiring is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
buffeta blow especially with the hand
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for