GRE Word List

PORTLY

dignified

The meaning of the word portly is dignified.

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WordMeaning
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
diademcrown
writheto twist into coils or folds
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
negateto deny the existence or truth of
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance