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.

Random words

WordMeaning
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
descryto catch sight of
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin