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
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
felonone who has committed a felony
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase