GRE Word List

SUPPLE

compliant often to the point of obsequiousness

The meaning of the word supple is compliant often to the point of obsequiousness.

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WordMeaning
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
shirkto go stealthily : sneak