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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WordMeaning
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
brawnthe flesh of a boar
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance