GRE Word List

MAGNANIMITY

the quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity

The meaning of the word magnanimity is the quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity.

Random words

WordMeaning
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
cullto select from a group : choose
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art