Demure (dih-myoor) (Adj):
1) Characterized by shyness and modesty in manner or behaviour
The most beautiful aspect of Usha's personality is that she is demure but not an introvert.
Mortify (mawr-tuh-fahy) (Verb):
1) To humiliate or shame, as by injury to one's pride or self respect
Australia suffered a truly mortifying defeat at the hands of Bangladesh in one of the matches of the previous World Cup cricket tournament.
2) To subjugate the body, passions etc. by abstinence, ascetic discipline or self-inflicted suffering
After joining the army, Ramesh had to undergo a mortifying ordeal as part of the de-sensitization process practiced there.
1) Characterized by shyness and modesty in manner or behaviour
The most beautiful aspect of Usha's personality is that she is demure but not an introvert.
Mortify (mawr-tuh-fahy) (Verb):
1) To humiliate or shame, as by injury to one's pride or self respect
Australia suffered a truly mortifying defeat at the hands of Bangladesh in one of the matches of the previous World Cup cricket tournament.
2) To subjugate the body, passions etc. by abstinence, ascetic discipline or self-inflicted suffering
After joining the army, Ramesh had to undergo a mortifying ordeal as part of the de-sensitization process practiced there.
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