GRE Word List

HOMESPUN

spun or made at home

The meaning of the word homespun is spun or made at home.

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WordMeaning
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound