GRE Word List

NIRVANA

the final beatitude (see beatitude

The meaning of the word nirvana is the final beatitude (see beatitude.

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decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
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masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
alludeto make indirect reference
comestibleedible