GRE Word List

INCENSE

material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned

The meaning of the word incense is material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned.

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temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
exploitdeed
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
deifyto make a god of
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
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basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation