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
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
politypolitical organization
hydrophobiarabies
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
inanimatenot animate:
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile