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
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
remediablecapable of being remedied
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
untenablenot able to be defended
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished