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
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
funerealof or relating to a funeral
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows