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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WordMeaning
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
cullto select from a group : choose
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject