GRE Word List

ROUE

a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake

The meaning of the word roue is a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake.

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fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
contrivedevise
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
abateto decrease in force or intensity
invulnerableincapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
moodinesssubject to depression : gloomy