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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| resurge | to undergo a resurgence |
| papyrus | a tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley |
| broach | brooch |
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| reiterate | to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| naivete | a naive remark or action |