GRE Word List

PULCHRITUDE

physical comeliness

The meaning of the word pulchritude is physical comeliness.

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WordMeaning
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
pliantpliable
bulkmagnitude
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
collateto compare critically
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity