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
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
haggardnot tamed
fructifyto bear fruit
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
emanateto come out from a source
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede