GRE Word List
STEEP
lofty
The meaning of the word steep is lofty.
Random words
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| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| paradox | one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases |
| dote | to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage |
| monotony | tedious sameness |
| snuffle | to snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly |
| nocturnal | of, relating to, or occurring in the night |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| chancellor | the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |