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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|---|---|
| purveyor | one that purveys |
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| gentle | free from harshness, sternness, or violence |
| fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset |
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |
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