GRE Word List

HOMILY

a usually short sermon

The meaning of the word homily is a usually short sermon.

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draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
redressto set right : remedy
pliantpliable
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
crescendoa gradual increase