GRE Word List

PENSIVE

musingly or dreamily thoughtful

The meaning of the word pensive is musingly or dreamily thoughtful.

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caldrona large kettle or boiler
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skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
paltryinferior
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
magnitudegreat size or extent