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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WordMeaning
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
plumagethe feathers of a bird
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
boona timely benefit : blessing