GRE Word List

IRREVERENCE

lack of reverence

The meaning of the word irreverence is lack of reverence.

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WordMeaning
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
cursiverunning