GRE Word List

SCHOLARLY

of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned

The meaning of the word scholarly is of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned.

Random words

WordMeaning
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
corollarya proposition (see proposition
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)