GRE Word List
SANCTIMONIOUS
hypocritically pious or devout
The meaning of the word sanctimonious is hypocritically pious or devout.
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mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
ford | a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading |
defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |
halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
detonation | the action or process of detonating |
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heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |