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
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
receptiveable or inclined to receive
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling