GRE Word List

FATALISM

a doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them

The meaning of the word fatalism is a doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them.

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cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
padrea Christian clergyman
equityjustice according to natural law or right
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
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inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly