GRE Word List
BEATITUDE
a state of utmost bliss
The meaning of the word beatitude is a state of utmost bliss.
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| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |
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| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| concentric | having a common center |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
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