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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clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
requiema mass for the dead
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
communalof or relating to one or more communes
scrappyconsisting of scraps
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
purveyorone that purveys
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice