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
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
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blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes