GRE Word List
FANATICISM
excessive zeal; extreme devotion to a belief or cause; N. fanatic; ADJ. fanatic
The meaning of the word fanaticism is excessive zeal; extreme devotion to a belief or cause; N. fanatic; ADJ. fanatic.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contortions | twistings; distortions; V. contort: twist violently out of shape; CF. contortionist |
| inaugurate | begin formally; install in office; induct into office by a formal ceremony; N. inauguration; ADJ. inaugural |
| bastion | stronghold; something seen as a source of protection; Ex. the last bastion of male chauvinism |
| dowdy | untidy (of a woman or clothes); slovenly; dressed in an unattractive way; shabby; CF. unattractive woman |
| decant | pour off gently (wine or liquid) |
| demented | insane |
| regatta | boat or yacht race |
| shift | change position or place; exchange (one thing) for another; change in direction or position; Ex. shift the stolen goods; N. group of workers which takes turns with other groups; working period of such a group |
| rectify | set right; correct; CF. rect-: right |
| presumptuous | going beyond what is right; excessively forward; arrogant; taking liberties |
