GRE Word List
URBANE
notably polite or polished in manner
The meaning of the word urbane is notably polite or polished in manner.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
| indisputable | not disputable : unquestionable |
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| eclipse | the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another |
| deplore | to feel or express grief for |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |