GRE Word List

TRANSGRESSION

an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as

The meaning of the word transgression is an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as.

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WordMeaning
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
buffeta blow especially with the hand
tyroa beginner in learning : novice
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
residualremainder
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket