GRE Word List

STILTED

pompous

The meaning of the word stilted is pompous.

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grumbleto mutter in discontent
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skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
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prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
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emollientmaking soft or supple