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
traverseto go or travel across or over
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
retiringreserved
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated