GRE Word List

HOMILY

a usually short sermon

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

Random words

WordMeaning
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
jostleto come in contact or into collision
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
zephyra breeze from the west