GRE Word List

SOPHISTICATED

deprived of native or original simplicity: such as

The meaning of the word sophisticated is deprived of native or original simplicity: such as.

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baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish