GRE Word List

SECTARIAN

of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian

The meaning of the word sectarian is of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian.

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WordMeaning
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
nurturetraining
pendulouspoised without visible support
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly