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
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
disconcertto throw into confusion
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
delveexcavate
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery