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
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
understateto represent as less than is the case
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
niggletrifle
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster