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.

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WordMeaning
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
juncturea point of time
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil