GRE Word List

QUALMS

a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety

The meaning of the word qualms is a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety.

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WordMeaning
inanimatenot animate:
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
depositiona testifying especially before a court