GRE Word List
REQUIEM
a mass for the dead
The meaning of the word requiem is a mass for the dead.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
| pulmonary | of, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| mutability | prone to change : inconstant |
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |