GRE Word List
STEEP
lofty
The meaning of the word steep is lofty.
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clot | a portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum) |
unanimity | the quality or state of being unanimous |
dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
sonnet | a fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme |
homespun | spun or made at home |
fugitive | running away or intending flight |
benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
affected | artificial; pretended |