GRE Word List

COMELY

pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion

The meaning of the word comely is pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion.

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WordMeaning
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
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canarda false or unfounded report or story
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
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nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink