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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artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
dozeto sleep lightly
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means