GRE Word List

PIOUS

marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship

The meaning of the word pious is marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship.

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relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
atypicalnot typical : irregular
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
grumbleto mutter in discontent
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense