GRE Word List

STILTED

pompous

The meaning of the word stilted is pompous.

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WordMeaning
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
resignrelegate
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel