GRE Word List
STAID
marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
The meaning of the word staid is marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober.
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|---|---|
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
| plane | airplane |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
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| metallurgical | the science and technology of metals |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| fallible | liable to be erroneous |
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