GRE Word List

AWE

an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime

The meaning of the word awe is an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime.

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WordMeaning
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legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
loftan upper room or floor : attic
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vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments