GRE Word List
ASCETIC
practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
The meaning of the word ascetic is practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline.
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| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
| somnolent | of a kind likely to induce sleep |
| indecisive | marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute |
| realm | kingdom |
| uproarious | marked by uproar |
| cogent | appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing |
| sere | being dried and withered |
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| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |