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
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
dawdleto spend time idly
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
sounda particular auditory impression : tone