GRE Word List

PULCHRITUDE

physical comeliness

The meaning of the word pulchritude is physical comeliness.

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bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
platonicof, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end