GRE Word List

ALTRUISTIC

relating to or given to altruism:

The meaning of the word altruistic is relating to or given to altruism:.

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prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
natalnative
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer