GRE Word List

LECHERY

inordinate (see inordinate

The meaning of the word lechery is inordinate (see inordinate.

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WordMeaning
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
hubbubnoise
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary