GRE Word List

HOMILY

a usually short sermon

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

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WordMeaning
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
abateto decrease in force or intensity
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted