GRE Word List

PULCHRITUDE

physical comeliness

The meaning of the word pulchritude is physical comeliness.

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WordMeaning
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
predisposeto dispose in advance