GRE Word List
RETIRING
shy and reserved (of a person); modest; Ex. her retiring personality
The meaning of the word retiring is shy and reserved (of a person); modest; Ex. her retiring personality.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| machiavellian | crafty; double-dealing; of the political doctrine of Machiavelli, which holds that craft and deceit are justified in pursuing political power |
| yokel | rustic; country bumpkin; |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| douse | plunge into water or liquid; dip; immerse; drench; wet throughly; extinguish; throw water over; dowse |
| gobble | eat very quickly |
| cajole | persuade by praise or false promise; coax; wheedle |
| florid | ruddy; (of a complexion) reddish; flowery; very ornate; CF. rose |
| exchequer | treasury; Ex. Chancellor of the exchequer |
| insubordination | disobedience; rebelliousness; ADJ. insubordinate |
| adore | love deeply and respect highly |
