GRE Word List

LOFTY

elevated in character and spirit : noble

The meaning of the word lofty is elevated in character and spirit : noble.

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travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
notableworthy of note : remarkable
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
miscellanyseparate writings collected in one volume
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions