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
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
ejaculationan act of ejaculating
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen