GRE Word List

SERVITUDE

a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life

The meaning of the word servitude is a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life.

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masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
retortto pay or hurl back : return
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole