GRE Word List

ERODE

to diminish or destroy by degrees:

The meaning of the word erode is to diminish or destroy by degrees:.

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WordMeaning
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
overweeningarrogant
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
hovelan open shed or shelter