GRE Word List

DISHONOR

lack or loss of honor or reputation

The meaning of the word dishonor is lack or loss of honor or reputation.

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equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water