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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| helm | a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering |
| prey | an animal taken by a predator as food |
| posterity | the offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation |
| adore | to worship or honor as a deity or as divine |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| peripheral | of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part |
| blackball | to vote against |
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| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |