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
understateto represent as less than is the case
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myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
balma balsamic (see balsamic
meteto give out by measure : dole out
stentorianextremely loud
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
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deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly