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
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
buoyanthaving buoyancy