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
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
noveltysomething new or unusual
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint