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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WordMeaning
warrantedsanction
jibeto be in accord : agree
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
meteto give out by measure : dole out
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted