GRE Word List
HOMILY
a usually short sermon
The meaning of the word homily is a usually short sermon.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| draught | a 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 |
| redress | to set right : remedy |
| pliant | pliable |
| rusticate | to go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life |
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| quail | any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as |
| obsidian | a dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |