GRE Word List

ALMS

something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor

The meaning of the word alms is something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor.

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WordMeaning
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
repudiateto refuse to accept