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
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
contagiona contagious disease
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights
flushto fly away suddenly
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
granulateto form or crystallize into grains or granules