GRE Word List
PIOUS
devout; religious; N. piety
The meaning of the word pious is devout; religious; N. piety.
Random words
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|---|---|
| languish | lose animation or strength |
| taxonomist | specialist in classifying (animals, etc.); CF. taxonomy: science of classification |
| foist | insert improperly; impose upon another by coercion; palm off; pass off as genuine or worthy; CF. fist |
| parody | humorous imitation; spoof; takeoff; travesty; V. |
| aversion | firm dislike |
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| procurement | obtaining; V. procure: obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another |
| dogged | determined; stubborn; stubbornly persevering; tenacious; Ex. Inspector Javert's dogged pursuit of Jean Valjean |
| strew | spread randomly; sprinkle; scatter; Ex. flower girl strewing rose petals |
| innuendo | indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo |
