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
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
stratuma bed or layer artificially made
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
ossifyto change into bone
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling