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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|---|---|
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| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
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| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
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| comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |
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