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
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
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varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
writheto twist into coils or folds
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
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basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing