GRE Word List
HOMILY
a usually short sermon
The meaning of the word homily is a usually short sermon.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| impregnate | to cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
| rococo | rococo work or style |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| prance | to spring from the hind legs or move by so doing |