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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harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
glazeto furnish or fit with glass
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
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unkemptnot combed
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