GRE Word List
ALTRUISTIC
relating to or given to altruism:
The meaning of the word altruistic is relating to or given to altruism:.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| swelter | to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat |
| dyspeptic | indigestion |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |