GRE Word List
UNCEREMONIOUS
not done politely without due formalities
The meaning of the word unceremonious is not done politely without due formalities.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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dogged | determined; stubborn; stubbornly persevering; tenacious; Ex. Inspector Javert's dogged pursuit of Jean Valjean |
catholic | (of likings and interests) universal; general; broad; including many different parts; wide-ranging liberal; Ex. catholic opinions/tastes |
malediction | curse |
institutionalize | make into an institution; put or confine in an institution |
gawk | stare foolishly; look in open-mouthed awe |
propagate | increase in number by producing young; multiply; spread; Ex. Most plants propagate by seed; Ex. newspaper propagating their ideas |
stammer | speak with involuntarily pauses or repetitions |
presume | take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption |
substantiate | support (a claim) with evidence; establish with evidence; verify |
exertion | effort; expenditure of much physical work; V. exert oneself: make a great effort |