GRE Word List
HERESY
opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic
The meaning of the word heresy is opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| corpus | collection (of writings or information); Ex. the corpus of Shakespear's works; Cf. corpse |
| combustible | easily burned; N. CF. combustion |
| ineluctable | irresistible; not to be escaped; unavoidable |
| temerity | boldness; nerve; rashness; Ex. temerity to ask for a pay increase after only three day's work |
| religious | of religion; (of a person) pious; having reverence for a deity |
| bequeath | leave to someone by means of a will; hand down in his will; N. bequest |
| pedigree | ancestry; lineage |
| intransigence | refusal of any compromise; stubbornness; ADJ. intransigent: uncompromising |
| rank | offensive in odor or flavor |
| embark | commence; go on board a boat; begin a journey |
