GRE Word List
GENTEEL
having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
The meaning of the word genteel is having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aloft | at or to a great height |
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| colloquy | conversation |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| dyslexia | a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing |
| discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |
| niggardly | grudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging |
| slew | a large number |
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| bacchanal | orgy |