GRE Word List

BLASPHEMY

the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God

The meaning of the word blasphemy is the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God.

Random words

WordMeaning
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
genuflectto bend the knee
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)