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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disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
forebearsancestor
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair
compulsivehaving power to compel