GRE Word List

NOVICE

a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community

The meaning of the word novice is a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community.

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gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
cullto select from a group : choose
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
anachronisman error in chronology
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
infallibleincapable of error : unerring