GRE Word List
PENANCE
self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent
The meaning of the word penance is self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impenitent | not repentant |
| vestige | trace; remains; Ex. vestiges of some ancient religion |
| interrogate | question closely; cross-examine; cross-question |
| transmute | transform; change; convert to something different |
| crescendo | increase in the volume or intensity as in a musical passage; climax; CF. crescent |
| disinterested | unprejudiced; free from bias and self-interest; objective |
| incense | enrage; infuriate(make furious); make extremely angry; outrage; N: aromatic substance burned to produce a pleasant odor |
| glutinous | sticky; viscous; gluey |
| peroration | conclusion of an oration; perorating; V. perorate: conclude a speech; speak at great length |
| dotage | senility; feeblemindedness of old age; Ex. In one's dotage |
