GRE Word List
CREDULITY
readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
The meaning of the word credulity is readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence.
Random words
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irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
plumage | the feathers of a bird |
evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
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