GRE Word List
STILTED
pompous
The meaning of the word stilted is pompous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| encipher | to convert (a message) into cipher |
| minuscule | very small |
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| effluvium | an invisible emanation |
| impartial | not partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally |
| denotation | an act or process of denoting |
| indenture | a document or a section of a document that is indented |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |