GRE Word List
STAID
marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
The meaning of the word staid is marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jurisdiction | the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law |
| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| cherubic | an order of angels see celestial hierarchy |
| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
| compulsory | mandatory |
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