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 |
|---|---|
| discrete | separate; unconnected |
| talon | claw of bird |
| perpetuate | make perpetual; make something last for a long time; preserve from extinction; N. perpetuity |
| lot | object used in making a determination at random; fate; piece of land |
| preen | make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune |
| vagrant | homeless wanderer |
| squander | waste; spend foolishly |
| unobtrusive | inconspicuous; not blatant |
| squash | crush; quash; suppress |
| solace | comfort in sorrow or trouble; consolation; V: comfort or console in time of sorrow or trouble |
