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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| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| lewd | obscene |
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| elliptical | of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse |
| verisimilitude | the quality or state of being verisimilar |
| detain | to hold or keep in or as if in custody |
| traverse | to go or travel across or over |
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