GRE Word List
IRREVERENCE
lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent
The meaning of the word irreverence is lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent.
Random words
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| conglomerate | corporation made up of several different companies in diversified fields; mass of various material gathered together; rock consisting of small stones held together by clay; V. |
| perceptive | insightful; showing a good ability at perceiving and understanding; aware; wise; of perception |
| permeable | that can be permeated; penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through; V. permeate: spread or flow throughout; charge |
| tarry | linger; delay in starting or going; dawdle |
| tramp | walk with a heavy step; travel on foot; N: vagrant; one who travels aimlessly about; long walk; sound of heavy walking |
| detain | keep waiting; prevent from leaving or going; N. detention |
| rotunda | circular building or hall covered with a dome |
| enamored | in love; Ex. enamored of his own beauty; V. enamor: inspire with love |
| striated | marked with parallel bands; striped; grooved; Ex. striated rocks; V. striate; N. stria: thin groove or line |
| fortitude | bravery; courage; strength of mind |