GRE Word List

IRREVERENCE

lack of reverence

The meaning of the word irreverence is lack of reverence.

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WordMeaning
nomenclaturename
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
ciliatedpossessing cilia
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event