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 |
|---|---|
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
| theocracy | government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided |
| drivel | nonsense |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| inclement | lacking mildness: such as |
| unwitting | not knowing : unaware |
| betroth | to promise to marry |
| wan | suggestive of poor health : sickly |