GRE Word List
BLASPHEMY
irreverence; sacrilege; cursing; bad language about God or holy things; V. blasphem; ADJ. blasphemous; CF. sacrilege
The meaning of the word blasphemy is irreverence; sacrilege; cursing; bad language about God or holy things; V. blasphem; ADJ. blasphemous; CF. sacrilege.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| numismatist | person who collects coins; N. numismatics: study or collection of money, coins, and medals |
| recital | act of reciting publicly; detailed account; performance of music or dance (by a solo performer) |
| annul | make void |
| mutinous | unruly; rebellious; Ex. mutinous teenagers; N. mutiny: open rebellion; CF. mutineer |
| callow | youthful; immature; inexperienced |
| sever | separate; cut off (a part) from a whole; break up (a relationship); N. severance; CF. severance pay: extra pay given an employee upon leaving a position |
| chaffing | bantering; joking |
| equitable | fair; impartial; OP. inequitable |
| beeline | direct quick route |
| antiquity | quality of being very old; ancient times; °í´ë |