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
contrivedevise
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
smughighly self-satisfied
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
barba medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit