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 |
|---|---|
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |
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| miscellaneous | consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous |
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| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
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| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |