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
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
parochialof or relating to a church parish
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage