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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hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
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antipathya strong feeling of dislike
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
dodderingfeeble
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
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