GRE Word List

RETIRING

reserved

The meaning of the word retiring is reserved.

Random words

WordMeaning
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
tyrannyoppressive power
renderto melt down
adventthe period beginning four Sundays before Christmas and observed by some Christians as a season of prayer and fasting
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly