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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fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
limnto draw or paint on a surface
uniquebeing the only one : sole
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
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