GRE Word List
HOMILY
a usually short sermon
The meaning of the word homily is a usually short sermon.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |
| stamina | the bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| concentric | having a common center |
| languish | to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated |
| confide | to have confidence : trust |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |