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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retrograde | having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| hull | the outer covering of a fruit or seed |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| breadth | distance from side to side : width |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| frantic | emotionally out of control |