GRE Word List
ALTRUISTIC
unselfishly generous; concerned for others; N. altiruism: unselfish concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness; OP. egoism
The meaning of the word altruistic is unselfishly generous; concerned for others; N. altiruism: unselfish concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness; OP. egoism.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prominent | protruding(sticking out); conspicuous; notable; eminent |
| haven | place of safety; refuge; harbor; Ex. tax haven |
| bivouac | temporary encampment; camp without tents; V. |
| assuage | mak less severe; ease or lessen (pain); satisfy (hunger); soothe (anger) |
| headfirst | moving with the head leading; headlong |
| appellation | name; title |
| stigma | token of disgrace; brand; V. stigmatize: mark with a stigma; characterize as disgraceful |
| genre | particular variety of art or literature |
| hummock | small hill; hillock |
| timbre | quality of a musical tone produced by a musical instrument (which distinguishes it from others of the same pitch) |