Demure
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adjective
Definition
Reserved, modest, and shy; affectedly modest
Examples
“Her demure smile concealed a fierce determination.”
“The actress played a demure young woman in the period drama.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Demure is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "modest" or "reserved" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "bold".
Related GRE Words
uncommunicative
Unwilling to talk or give out information
taciturn
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
unpretentious
Not attempting to impress others with importance or status; modest
decorum
Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety
reticent
Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
impetuous
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care
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