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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caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
deferput off
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
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
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline