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
applicationan act of applying:
appriseto give notice to : tell
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
dripto let fall in drops
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
homilya usually short sermon