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
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
enigmasomething hard to understand or explain