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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| viable | capable of living |
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| craft | skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity |
| vagary | an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion |
| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| limber | having a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile |
| cumbersome | unwieldy because of heaviness and bulk |