GRE Word List

URBANE

notably polite or polished in manner

The meaning of the word urbane is notably polite or polished in manner.

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WordMeaning
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
passepast one's prime
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
mishapan unfortunate accident
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside