GRE Word List

COMPASSION

sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it

The meaning of the word compassion is sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it.

Random words

WordMeaning
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
nethersituated down or below : lower
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
insensatelacking sense or understanding
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem