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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| Word | Meaning |
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| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement |
| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| stratified | formed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata |
| insurrection | an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government |
| kneel | to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor |
| carrion | dead and putrefying flesh |