GRE Word List

IMPIETY

the quality or state of being impious : irreverence

The meaning of the word impiety is the quality or state of being impious : irreverence.

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WordMeaning
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
markedhaving an identifying mark
incognitowith one's identity concealed
acuitykeenness of perception
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besiegeto surround with armed forces
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness