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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| taciturn | temperamentally disinclined to talk |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| uproarious | marked by uproar |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
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