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 |
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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 |