GRE Word List

HOLOCAUST

a sacrifice (see sacrifice

The meaning of the word holocaust is a sacrifice (see sacrifice.

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WordMeaning
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
malcontenta discontented person:
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong