GRE Word List

IRREVERENCE

lack of reverence

The meaning of the word irreverence is lack of reverence.

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WordMeaning
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
garnishdecorate
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
parleyto speak with another : confer
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
verdantgreen in tint or color