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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| warranted | sanction |
| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
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| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
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