GRE Word List

PENSIVE

musingly or dreamily thoughtful

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

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WordMeaning
submissivesubmitting to others
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
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prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
choicethe act of choosing : selection
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
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