GRE Word List

STATELY

marked by lofty or imposing dignity

The meaning of the word stately is marked by lofty or imposing dignity.

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WordMeaning
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
resurgeto undergo a resurgence
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
broachbrooch
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
naivetea naive remark or action