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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| miscellaneous | consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous |
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| galvanic | of, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| defalcate | deduct |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| homily | a usually short sermon |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
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