GRE Word List
INVIOLABLE
secure from corruption, attack, or violation(or profanation); unassailable; Ex. inviolable oath/rights; N. inviolability
The meaning of the word inviolable is secure from corruption, attack, or violation(or profanation); unassailable; Ex. inviolable oath/rights; N. inviolability.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nocturnal | done or active at night; Ex. nocturnal animals/raids; CF. nocturne |
| quisling | traitor who aids invaders; CF. Vidkun Quisling |
| stout | rather fat; strong in body; sturdy; resolute; determined; strong in determination; Ex. stout stick/supporter |
| chauvinist | blindly devoted patriot; zealous adherent of a group, cause, or sex; ADJ. chauvinistic; CF. chauvinism; Nicolas Chauvin |
| indecision | irresolution; inability to make up one's mind |
| discordant | not harmonious; conflicting |
| penance | self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent |
| gild | cover with a thin layer of gold |
| fruition | bearing of fruit; fulfillment; realization; Ex. come to/be brought to fruition |
| chorus | phrase repeated throughout a song or poem |
