GRE Word List

PORTLY

dignified

The meaning of the word portly is dignified.

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WordMeaning
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
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smughighly self-satisfied
abateto decrease in force or intensity
blushoutward appearance : view
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
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awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss