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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| anthropomorphic | described or thought of as having a human form or human attributes |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| chronicle | a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation |
| tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| whittle | a large knife |