GRE Word List

PENANCE

an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification

The meaning of the word penance is an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification.

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charlatanquack
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil