GRE Word List

REPUTABLE

enjoying good repute : held in esteem

The meaning of the word reputable is enjoying good repute : held in esteem.

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WordMeaning
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
strutto become turgid : swell
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
mammalany of a class (Mammalia) of warm-blooded higher vertebrates (such as placentals, marsupials, or monotremes) that nourish their young with milk secreted by mammary glands, have the skin usually more or less covered with hair, and include humans
pana usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking)
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
briskkeenly alert : lively
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile