GRE Word List

SANCTIMONIOUS

hypocritically pious or devout

The meaning of the word sanctimonious is hypocritically pious or devout.

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WordMeaning
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
primethe second of the canonical hours
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered