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
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops
oratorone who delivers an oration
firebranda piece of burning wood
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)