GRE Word List

STILTED

pompous

The meaning of the word stilted is pompous.

Random words

WordMeaning
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
bullya blustering, browbeating person
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
bookishof or relating to books
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
paltryinferior
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights