GRE Word List
RETIRING
reserved
The meaning of the word retiring is reserved.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| broach | brooch |
| craven | lacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted |
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |
| glacial | suggestive of ice: such as |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| testy | easily annoyed : irritable |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| determinate | having defined limits |