GRE Word List

HOMILY

a usually short sermon

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

Random words

WordMeaning
estimablecapable of being estimated
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate