GRE Word List

ATTRITION

sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God

The meaning of the word attrition is sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God.

Random words

WordMeaning
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
raga waste piece of cloth
succulentfull of juice : juicy
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
dynamogenerator
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting