GRE Word List

SUAVITY

smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated

The meaning of the word suavity is smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated.

Random words

WordMeaning
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
delveexcavate
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
nutrientfurnishing nourishment