GRE Word List

TRANSGRESSION

an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as

The meaning of the word transgression is an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as.

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pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
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colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces