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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |
| satirical | of, relating to, or constituting satire |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
| camp | a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers) |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |