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
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality