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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discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
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venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings