GRE Word List

REMISSION

the act or process of remitting

The meaning of the word remission is the act or process of remitting.

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WordMeaning
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
blueslow spirits : melancholy
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations