GRE Word List

HUMILITY

freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble

The meaning of the word humility is freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble.

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WordMeaning
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
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politicpolitical
relegateto send into exile : banish
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)