GRE Word List

STILTED

pompous

The meaning of the word stilted is pompous.

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WordMeaning
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
effluviuman invisible emanation
diademcrown
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
underhandin a clandestine manner
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless