GRE Word List
TRANSGRESSION
violation of a law; sin; V. transgress: go beyond (a limit); violate; do wrong
The meaning of the word transgression is violation of a law; sin; V. transgress: go beyond (a limit); violate; do wrong.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glossy | smooth and shining; N. gloss: shiny brightness on a surface; superficially attractive appearance; Ex. gloss of good manners |
| volition | act of using one's will; act of making a conscious choice; Ex. She selected this dress of her own volition. |
| transcribe | copy; write a copy of; N. transcription |
| dichotomy | division into two opposite parts; split; branching into two parts (especially contradictory ones) |
| mute | silent; without speech; not pronounced; unable to speak; N: one who is incapable of speech; V: soften the sound, color, shade of |
| atrophy | wasting away; V: weaken and lose flesh and muscle (through lack of blood or lack of use) |
| chasm | abyss; very deep crack |
| disport | amuse; Ex. disport oneself; CF. divert |
| docket | program as for trial; book where such entries are made; list of things to be done; agenda; label fixed to a package listing contents or directions; V: describe in a docket |
| tart | sharp to the taste; acid-tasting; caustic; sarcastic; Ex. tart apple/reply |
