GRE Word List
IRREVERENCE
lack of reverence
The meaning of the word irreverence is lack of reverence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| whim | a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy |
| ostracize | to exile by ostracism |
| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |
| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |