GRE Word List

CEREMONIOUS

devoted to forms and ceremony

The meaning of the word ceremonious is devoted to forms and ceremony.

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WordMeaning
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
sportivefrolicsome
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
dissensiondisagreement
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification