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
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
stricturean abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
reprisala retaliatory act
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
begetto procreate as the father : sire
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
suppliantsupplicant