GRE Word List

DEFERENCE

respect and esteem due a superior or an elder

The meaning of the word deference is respect and esteem due a superior or an elder.

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WordMeaning
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion