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.

Random words

WordMeaning
gapeto open the mouth wide
congenitalexisting at or dating from birth
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion