GRE Word List
STILTED
pompous
The meaning of the word stilted is pompous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| molt | to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| pellucid | admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| clout | a piece of cloth or leather : rag |
| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
| oatmeal | meal made from oats |
| piquant | engagingly provocative |