GRE Word List

INTELLECT

the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge

The meaning of the word intellect is the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge.

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pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God