GRE Word List

LIMBO

an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism

The meaning of the word limbo is an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism.

Random words

WordMeaning
dallyto act playfully
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
plumea feather of a bird: such as
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference