GRE Word List

TUREEN

a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served

The meaning of the word tureen is a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served.

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WordMeaning
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
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decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
comestibleedible
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
purportedreputed
queasycausing nausea
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice