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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cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
plauditan act or round of applause
descryto catch sight of
superannuatedoutmoded
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
portlydignified
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
unbridledunrestrained