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 |
|---|---|
| liability | the quality or state of being liable |
| wreak | bring about |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| regatta | a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races |
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
| duplicity | contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action |
| bewitch | to influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft |