GRE Word List

PULCHRITUDE

physical comeliness

The meaning of the word pulchritude is physical comeliness.

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WordMeaning
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
paramourlover
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
duressforcible restraint or restriction
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
vindicateto free from allegation or blame