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
nauseateto become affected with nausea
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
preamblean introductory statement
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
motea small particle : speck
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects