GRE Word List

SUMPTUOUS

extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent

The meaning of the word sumptuous is extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent.

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WordMeaning
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
commandeerto compel to perform military service
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
denotationan act or process of denoting
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
overweeningarrogant
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift