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.

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retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
biliousof 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
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
breadthdistance from side to side : width
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
franticemotionally out of control