GRE Word List
SUMPTUOUS
extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
The meaning of the word sumptuous is extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| salacious | arousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| paramour | lover |
| inkling | a slight knowledge or vague notion |
| innuendo | an oblique allusion : hint |
| quarry | game |
| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |