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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executorone who executes something
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
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