GRE Word List

ABYSS

an immeasurably deep gulf or great space

The meaning of the word abyss is an immeasurably deep gulf or great space.

Random words

WordMeaning
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
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unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
smotherto kill by depriving of air
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militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
piscatorialpiscatory