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 |
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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 |