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 |
|---|---|
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| musty | impaired by damp or mildew : moldy |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| amphibian | an amphibious organism |
| prosperity | the condition of being successful or thriving |