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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| countenance | look |
| personify | to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
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| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
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