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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WordMeaning
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
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sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety