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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potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
meleea confused struggle
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
buxomvigorously or healthily plump
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration