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
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
sluggarda habitually lazy person
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
minusculevery small
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble