GRE Word List
STILTED
pompous
The meaning of the word stilted is pompous.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scapegoat | a goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur |
| magistrate | an official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as |
| reverend | worthy of reverence : revered |
| tranquillity | the quality or state of being tranquil |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| comprehend | to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of |
| foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |
| nutrient | furnishing nourishment |
| recurrent | running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |