GRE Word List

PORTLY

dignified

The meaning of the word portly is dignified.

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WordMeaning
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
proletariana member of the proletariat
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate