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 |
|---|---|
| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |
| wallow | to roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner |
| bicker | petulant quarreling : altercation |
| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |
| falter | to walk unsteadily : stumble |
| infer | to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises |
| limber | having a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile |
| occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
