GRE Word List

STILTED

pompous

The meaning of the word stilted is pompous.

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WordMeaning
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
degradationthe act or process of degrading
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
inflateddistended with air or gas
balkto refuse abruptly
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position