GRE Word List
HOMILY
sermon; tedious moralizing lecture; serious warning; ADJ. homiletic
The meaning of the word homily is sermon; tedious moralizing lecture; serious warning; ADJ. homiletic.
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pauper | very poor person |
predilection | preference; partiality |
protuberance | protrusion; swelling; bulge |
vindictive | disposed to revenge; vengeful; out for revenge; spiteful; intended to cause harm; malicious; Ex. vindictive streak |
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