GRE Word List
SUAVITY
urbanity; polish; ADJ. suave: smooth and courteous
The meaning of the word suavity is urbanity; polish; ADJ. suave: smooth and courteous.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
---|---|
gloss | brief explanation note or translation of a difficult expression; V. |
advent | arrival |
ellipsis | omission of words from a text; mark used to indicate an omission (when the meaning can be understood without them); PL. ellipses |
novice | beginner |
apothecary | druggist; pharmacist |
hostage | person who is kept as a prisoner by an enemy so that the other side will do what the enemy demands |
grueling | exhausting; Ex. grueling marathon race |
appall | dismay; shock deeply |
estranged | separated; alienated; V. estrange: alienate (people in a family); N. estrangement |
epoch | period of time |