GRE Word List
STILTED
pompous
The meaning of the word stilted is pompous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| pharisaical | marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness |
| profusion | lavish expenditure : extravagance |
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| typhoon | a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea |
| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| vie | to strive for superiority : contend |