GRE Word List

HOMILY

a usually short sermon

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

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WordMeaning
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
flightyswift
transpireto take place : go on
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
dramaa composition (see composition
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless