GRE Word List
ANTIQUITY
ancient times
The meaning of the word antiquity is ancient times.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hallowed | holy |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| animadversion | a critical and usually censorious remark |
| centurion | an officer commanding a Roman century |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |