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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dour | stern |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| irreconcilable | impossible to reconcile |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| acme | the highest point or stage |
| averse | having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |