demure
/dɪˈmjʊr/
de · mure
dɪ · ˈmjʊr
English Definition
adj. reserved, modest, and shy
Significado en Español
recatado, modesto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đoan trang, e lệ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
''de-'' (down) + ''murus'' (wall) → put down walls → demure, reserved.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym of “demure”?
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A
modest
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B
boisterous
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C
arrogant
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D
flamboyant
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A — modest.
“demure” means adj. reserved, modest, and shy
Common questions about “demure”
What does “demure” mean?
demure — adj. reserved, modest, and shy. In Chinese: 矜持的，端庄的.
How do you pronounce “demure”?
demure is pronounced /dɪˈmjʊr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · mure.
Is “demure” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. demure appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “demure”?
''de-'' (down) + ''murus'' (wall) → put down walls → demure, reserved.
