GRE Word List

LITANY

a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation

The meaning of the word litany is a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation.

Random words

WordMeaning
overthrowoverturn
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
clichea trite phrase or expression
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest