GRE Word List

HERMITAGE

the habitation of a hermit

The meaning of the word hermitage is the habitation of a hermit.

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WordMeaning
effeteno longer fertile
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative