GRE Word List
IMPIOUS
not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
The meaning of the word impious is not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| libertine | a freethinker especially in religious matters |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |
| papyrus | a tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| hydrophobia | rabies |
| typhoon | a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |
| drastic | acting rapidly or violently |