GRE Word List
SANCTIMONIOUS
hypocritically pious or devout
The meaning of the word sanctimonious is hypocritically pious or devout.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| refrain | curb |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| consanguinity | the quality or state of being consanguineous |
| altruistic | relating to or given to altruism: |
| bureaucracy | a body of nonelected government officials |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| bivouac | a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter |
| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |