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
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
besiegeto surround with armed forces
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost