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
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
predetermineforeordain
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
gistessence; main point; substance
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt