GRE Word List
CELIBATE
of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
The meaning of the word celibate is of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| macabre | having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| ineluctable | not to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable |
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| intelligentsia | intellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |