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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |
| ameliorate | to make better or more tolerable |
| anarchy | absence of government |
| farce | stuff |
| convene | to come together in a body |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |