GRE Word List
MISOGAMY
a hatred of marriage
The meaning of the word misogamy is a hatred of marriage.
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| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| chaste | innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse |
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| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| title | the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production |