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
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
indissolublenot dissoluble
rivuleta small stream
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
ancillarysubordinate
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension