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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WordMeaning
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions