GRE Word List
IMPIETY
irreverence; lack of respect for God or piety
The meaning of the word impiety is irreverence; lack of respect for God or piety.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trim | make neat or tidy by clipping; reduce by removing what is unnecessary; ornament; decorate (round the edges); Ex. trim the cost; Ex. jacket trimmed with fur; N. ADJ: tidy; in good order |
| spontaneity | lack of premeditation; naturalness; freedom from constraint; ADJ. spontaneous: self-generated; unpremeditated; happening without being planned |
| hindrance | block; obstacle; V. hinder |
| coalition | partnership; league; union of separate political parties |
| tractable | docile; easily managed; (of something) easily changed or molded; N. tractability |
| trek | travel; journey; V: make a long difficult journey |
| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
| jumble | mix in a confused way |
| grim | causing great fear; unrelenting; determined in spite of fear; Ex. grim smile |
| mammal | vertebrate animal whose female suckles its young |
