GRE Word List
IRREVERENCE
lack of reverence
The meaning of the word irreverence is lack of reverence.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| yore | time past and especially long past |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| miasma | a vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| diverge | to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart |
| inkling | a slight knowledge or vague notion |
| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |
| ravenous | rapacious |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| incline | to bend the head or body forward : bow |