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
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
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whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
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temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance