GRE Word List
BACKSLIDE
to lapse morally or in the practice of religion
The meaning of the word backslide is to lapse morally or in the practice of religion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| capsize | to cause to overturn |
| oaf | a stupid person : boob |
| resolution | the act or process of resolving: such as |
| hallowed | holy |
| alcove | a small recessed section of a room : nook |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |