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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bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
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contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning