GRE Word List
PULCHRITUDE
physical comeliness
The meaning of the word pulchritude is physical comeliness.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| beseech | to beg for urgently or anxiously |
| pandemic | occurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population |
| indissoluble | not dissoluble |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| ambience | a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| plaintive | expressive of suffering or woe : melancholy |