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.

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WordMeaning
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hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
betrayto lead astray
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