GRE Word List

HANDSOME

having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance

The meaning of the word handsome is having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance.

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WordMeaning
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray