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 |
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| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| effusion | an act of effusing |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| invincible | incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued |
| ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| oaf | a stupid person : boob |
| corollary | a proposition (see proposition |
| lunatic | affected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane |