GRE Word List

DEVOUT

committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises

The meaning of the word devout is committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises.

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canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
willowyabounding with willows
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