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
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
galvanizeto subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
ebullientboiling
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
communalof or relating to one or more communes
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
crescendoa gradual increase