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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| syllogism | a 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") |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| forebears | ancestor |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
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