GRE Word List
STILTED
pompous
The meaning of the word stilted is pompous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| incipient | beginning to come into being or to become apparent |
| enmity | positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |