GRE Word List

ANATHEMA

someone or something intensely disliked or loathed

The meaning of the word anathema is someone or something intensely disliked or loathed.

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addictiona 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
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
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pugilistfighter
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
bacchanalorgy
retrenchcut down
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others