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
aceticvinegary
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
recastto cast again
enraptureto fill with delight
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
ancillarysubordinate
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill