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

WordMeaning
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
civilof or relating to citizens
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil