GRE Word List

GENUFLECT

to bend the knee

The meaning of the word genuflect is to bend the knee.

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WordMeaning
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence