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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| hortatory | hortative |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
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| hull | the outer covering of a fruit or seed |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |