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.

Random words

WordMeaning
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
founderone that founds or establishes
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
ciliatedpossessing cilia