GRE Word List
MONASTIC
of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
The meaning of the word monastic is of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns.
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| indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult |
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| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| vicar | an ecclesiastical agent: such as |
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| clout | a piece of cloth or leather : rag |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
| hardy | bold |
| manumit | to release from slavery |