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
retractto draw back or in
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
judiciarya system of courts of law
compriseto be made up of
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.