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.

Random words

WordMeaning
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
conteststrive
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
briman upper or outer margin : verge
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions