GRE Word List
PIOUS
devout; religious; N. piety
The meaning of the word pious is devout; religious; N. piety.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brazen | insolent; without shame; bold; Ex. brazen lie; V: face with bold self-assurance or with unshamed confidence |
| incompatible | inharmonious; N. incompatibility |
| garnish | decorate; add a garnish to; decorate (food or drink) with small items such as lemon slices; N. |
| variegated | (esp. of a flower or leaf) many-colored |
| spangle | small shiny metallic piece sewn to clothing for ornamentation |
| centaur | mythical figure, half man and half horse |
| inherent | firmly established by nature or habit; intrinsic |
| rip | tear or be torn quickly and violently; Ex. The sail ripped under the force of the wind; N. |
| bedizen | dress with vulgar finery |
| premeditate | plan in advance; Ex. premeditated murder |