GRE Word List
IMPERIAL
of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
The meaning of the word imperial is of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| penetrate | to pass into or through |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| lance | a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry |
| maniacal | affected with or suggestive of madness |
| paltry | inferior |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |