GRE Word List
SULLEN
gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
The meaning of the word sullen is gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| baleful | deadly or pernicious in influence |
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| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
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| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
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| gerontocracy | rule by elders |