GRE Word List

PORTLY

dignified

The meaning of the word portly is dignified.

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WordMeaning
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
durationcontinuance in time
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
panderto act as a pander
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
platonicof, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing