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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
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| methodical | arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order |
| revoke | to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
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| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |