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 |
|---|---|
| waive | to relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| derivative | a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation |
| dulcet | sweet to the taste |
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
| onus | burden |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |