GRE Word List

PULCHRITUDE

physical comeliness

The meaning of the word pulchritude is physical comeliness.

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pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper