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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sibylline | any of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy) |
| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
| weary | exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| remediable | capable of being remedied |
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |