GRE Word List

UNASSUMING

not assuming : modest

The meaning of the word unassuming is not assuming : modest.

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scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
plumea feather of a bird: such as
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition