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 |
|---|---|
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| constitution | the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| erode | to diminish or destroy by degrees: |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| mortician | undertaker |
| studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
| compulsory | mandatory |
| existential | of, relating to, or affirming existence |