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
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
loutto bow in respect
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible