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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peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
giddydizzy
sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something
crassgross
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission