GRE Word List
IRREVERENCE
lack of reverence
The meaning of the word irreverence is lack of reverence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| puny | slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak |
| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| cursive | running |