GRE Word List

APATHY

lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness

The meaning of the word apathy is lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness.

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adjacentnot distant : nearby
crescendoa gradual increase
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
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tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor