GRE Word List

SEDATE

keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled

The meaning of the word sedate is keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled.

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WordMeaning
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
oligarchygovernment by the few
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
raspyharsh
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control