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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methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
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stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
duressforcible restraint or restriction
maneuvera military or naval movement
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
swillwash
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
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