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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| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
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| cadet | a younger brother or son |
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