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
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
assailto attack violently : assault
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execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable