GRE Word List

HOMILY

a usually short sermon

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

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WordMeaning
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal