GRE Word List

HOMILY

a usually short sermon

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

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alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
impoliticnot politic : unwise
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deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
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