GRE Word List
PIOUS
devout; religious; N. piety
The meaning of the word pious is devout; religious; N. piety.
Random words
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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 |