GRE Word List

STILTED

pompous

The meaning of the word stilted is pompous.

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WordMeaning
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it