GRE Word List

GRACIOUS

marked by kindness and courtesy

The meaning of the word gracious is marked by kindness and courtesy.

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WordMeaning
retiringreserved
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art