GRE Word List
MASS
the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
The meaning of the word mass is the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| unassuming | not assuming : modest |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
| laud | praise |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| intermittent | coming and going at intervals : not continuous |
| negligence | the quality or state of being negligent |
| magniloquent | speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner |