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
discomposeto destroy the composure of
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
waketo be or remain awake
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another