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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infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
detachedstanding by itself : separate
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
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