GRE Word List
PHARISAICAL
marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
The meaning of the word pharisaical is marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gerrymander | the act or method of gerrymandering |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| balk | to refuse abruptly |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| bastion | a projecting part of a fortification |
| venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |