GRE Word List
MARTYR
one who voluntarily suffers death for his or her religion or cause; great sufferer; Ex. martyr to his rheumatism
The meaning of the word martyr is one who voluntarily suffers death for his or her religion or cause; great sufferer; Ex. martyr to his rheumatism.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| felicity | happiness; appropriateness (of a remark, choice, etc.); quality of being felicitous |
| succulent | juicy; full of juice or sap; full of richness; N: succulent plant such as a cactus |
| takeoff | burlesque; act of leaving the ground |
| synthetic | not natural; artificial; resulting from synthesis; Ex. synthetic fiber; N. |
| tenacity | firmness; persistence |
| corroborate | confirm; support; strengthen |
| fermentation | chemical reaction that splits complex organic compounds; unrest; agitation |
| fortitude | bravery; courage; strength of mind |
| provincial | pertaining to a province; limited in outlook; narrow; unsophisticated |
| adept | expert at; very skilled |
