GRE Word List
SCHOLARLY
full of learning; erudite; like a scholar; Ex. scholarly journal
The meaning of the word scholarly is full of learning; erudite; like a scholar; Ex. scholarly journal.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| menial | suitable for servants; lowly; mean; N: someone who does menial work (esp. servant in a house) |
| confound | confuse; puzzle |
| insouciant | without concern or care; unconcerned; indifferent |
| wiggle | wriggle; move from side to side with irregular twisting motions |
| unprepossessing | unattractive |
| sheathe | place into a case; insert into or provide with a sheath; Ex. He sheathed his dagger; N. sheath: case for a blade |
| pushy | disagreeably aggressive |
| purse | pucker; contract (lips) into wrinkles; N: wallet |
| sheaf | bundle of stalks of grain; any bundle of things tied together |
| palm | conceal in the palm of the hand; palm off: pass off; Ex. palm off some bad oranges onto the lady/the painting as a real Renoir |