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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WordMeaning
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
condolegrieve
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
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