GRE Word List
ANTIQUITY
ancient times
The meaning of the word antiquity is ancient times.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| violate | break |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| verisimilitude | the quality or state of being verisimilar |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| lumen | the cavity of a tubular organ or part |
| 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 |
| ambience | a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere |