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 |
|---|---|
| regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |
| genre | a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content |
| retribution | recompense |
| inevitable | incapable of being avoided or evaded |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| predetermine | foreordain |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| sophist | philosopher |
| sanguinary | bloodthirsty |