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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| frantic | emotionally out of control |
| succumb | to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| subsequent | following in time, order, or place |
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |