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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snipa small piece that is snipped off
perforateto make a hole through
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
figmentsomething made up or contrived
purgeto clear of guilt
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution