GRE Word List

CAREER

a profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling

The meaning of the word career is a profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling.

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egregiousconspicuous
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase