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
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
salineconsisting of or containing salt
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
estimablecapable of being estimated