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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tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
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frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
recastto cast again
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent