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
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
discomposeto destroy the composure of
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
inadvertentlyunintentional
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages