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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| fulcrum | prop |
| confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| ramify | to split up into branches or constituent parts |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| manifestation | the act, process, or an instance of manifesting |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| cuisine | manner of preparing food : style of cooking |
| unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |