GRE Word List
MISCREANT
unbelieving
The meaning of the word miscreant is unbelieving.
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perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
addle | rotten |
effluvium | an invisible emanation |
sojourn | a temporary stay |
vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
addiction | a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted |
volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
flaunt | to display or obtrude oneself to public notice |
advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
buffet | a blow especially with the hand |