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
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
grategrating
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
endueprovide
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
arcadea long arched building or gallery
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart