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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WordMeaning
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
determinatehaving defined limits
markedhaving an identifying mark
remediablecapable of being remedied