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
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
discloseto make known or public
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil