GRE Word List
PERDITION
eternal damnation
The meaning of the word perdition is eternal damnation.
Random words
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| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| adore | to worship or honor as a deity or as divine |
| betoken | to typify beforehand : presage |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| paltry | inferior |
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| revelry | noisy partying or merrymaking |
| germane | being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting |