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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| Word | Meaning |
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| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| dilettante | a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
| harangue | a speech addressed to a public assembly |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| throng | a multitude of assembled persons |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| ravage | an act or practice of ravaging |
| blunder | to move unsteadily or confusedly |