GRE Word List

HOMILY

a usually short sermon

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

Random words

WordMeaning
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
striatedmarked with striations or striae
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism