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
blackballto vote against
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
provenanceorigin
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
penetrateto pass into or through
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
blisscomplete happiness
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain