GRE Word List
VOLUPTUOUS
sensual; of or giving sensual pleasure; indulging in sensual pleasures; Ex. voluptuous lines; Ex. voluptuous life of the Romans; N. voluptuary: voluptuous person
The meaning of the word voluptuous is sensual; of or giving sensual pleasure; indulging in sensual pleasures; Ex. voluptuous lines; Ex. voluptuous life of the Romans; N. voluptuary: voluptuous person.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| encircle | surround |
| winsome | charming (in a childlike way); agreeable; gracious; engaging |
| belated | delayed |
| arbitrary | unreasonable or capricious; random; tyrannical; Ex. arbitrary ruler |
| nether | lower; Ex. nether garments/regions |
| primp | groom oneself with care; adorn oneself |
| elicit | draw out fact or information (by discussion or from someone) |
| condescend | (derog.) bestow courtesies with a superior air; descend to the level of one considered inferior |
| vain | full of self-admiration; conceited; without result; unsuccessful; N. vanity |
| vegetate | live in a monotonous way (without interests or activity); CF. vegetation: plants of an area; CF. vegetarian; CF. vegan |