GRE Word List
SECULAR
of or relating to the worldly or temporal
The meaning of the word secular is of or relating to the worldly or temporal.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| tedium | the quality or state of being tedious : tediousness |
| glow | to shine with or as if with an intense heat |
| inroad | an advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| gruel | a thin porridge |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |