GRE Word List

STATELY

marked by lofty or imposing dignity

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

Random words

WordMeaning
rarefiedbeing less dense
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
homilya usually short sermon
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
extantcurrently or actually existing
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn