GRE Word List
REMIT
to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
The meaning of the word remit is to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| naivete | a naive remark or action |
| ingenuous | showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness |
| heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |