GRE Word List

OCCIDENT

west

The meaning of the word occident is west.

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WordMeaning
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
reaperone that reaps
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
zealota zealous person