GRE Word List

SECT

a dissenting or schismatic religious body

The meaning of the word sect is a dissenting or schismatic religious body.

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WordMeaning
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
distendextend
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
cohortscompanion
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
maledictioncurse