GRE Word List
SACRILEGIOUS
committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
The meaning of the word sacrilegious is committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| proximity | the quality or state of being proximate : closeness |
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| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
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| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
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