GRE Word List
PHARISEE
Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person
The meaning of the word pharisee is Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| veritable | being truly so; real or genuine; actual; not false or imaginary |
| assuage | mak less severe; ease or lessen (pain); satisfy (hunger); soothe (anger) |
| torpor | lethargy; sluggishness; dormancy; ADJ. torpid: lethargic; lazy; inactive; (of an animal) dormant; hibernating |
| averse | reluctant; disinclined; not liking or opposed; Ex. averse to cats/doing the house work |
| emboss | produce a design in raised relief; decorate with a raised design |
| discerning | mentally quick and observant; having insight; perceptive; able to make good judgments; V. discern: perceive |
| mingle | mix together in close association |
| harass | annoy by repeated attacks |
| cower | shrink quivering as from fear; cringe |
| atheistic | denying the existence of God; N. atheism |
