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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addiction | a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted |
latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
fluted | having or marked by grooves |
abjure | to renounce upon oath |
sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |
wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
agility | the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness |
couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |