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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syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
forebearsancestor
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
ethnologya branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures