GRE Word List

IRREVERENCE

lack of reverence

The meaning of the word irreverence is lack of reverence.

Random words

WordMeaning
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
demolitionthe act of demolishing
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
dissonancelack of agreement
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
lanknot well filled out : slender