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.

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WordMeaning
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
feintsomething feigned
deviouswandering
exudeto ooze out
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry