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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| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
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| paradigm | example |
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| berserk | an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable |
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| profusion | lavish expenditure : extravagance |
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