GRE Word List

AUGUST

marked by majestic dignity or grandeur

The meaning of the word august is marked by majestic dignity or grandeur.

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WordMeaning
smotherto kill by depriving of air
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness