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
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
ephemerallasting a very short time
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
discomposeto destroy the composure of
nourishnurture
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog