GRE Word List

PORTLY

dignified

The meaning of the word portly is dignified.

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obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
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jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
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