GRE Word List
PASSE
past one's prime
The meaning of the word passe is past one's prime.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| putrefy | to make putrid |
| susceptible | capable of submitting to an action, process, or operation |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| saturnine | born under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| inert | lacking the power to move |