GRE Word List

MISOGAMY

a hatred of marriage

The meaning of the word misogamy is a hatred of marriage.

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WordMeaning
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
knolla small round hill : mound
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor