GRE Word List

HOMELY

suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home

The meaning of the word homely is suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home.

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WordMeaning
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
surmountto prevail over : overcome