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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compileto compose out of materials from other documents
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
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
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
recountto relate in detail : narrate
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
reparteea quick and witty reply
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
portlydignified
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand