GRE Word List
CORPULENT
having a large bulky body : obese
The meaning of the word corpulent is having a large bulky body : obese.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| sanction | a formal decree |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| rabies | an acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated |
| kinetic | of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith |
| diorama | a scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening |
| compilation | the act or process of compiling |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |