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 |
|---|---|
| impart | grant a share of; make known; Ex. news to impart |
| title | name (of a book, film, etc.); mark of rank; formal appellation as of rank or office (such as Lord or General); right or claim to possession; championship; Ex. title as head of the family; Ex. title to the estate |
| temerity | boldness; nerve; rashness; Ex. temerity to ask for a pay increase after only three day's work |
| disjointed | disconnected; lacking coherence; V. disjoint: disconnect; disjoin |
| torpedo | underwater explosive apparatus; V. |
| languish | lose animation or strength |
| bombardment | attack (as with missiles or bombs); V. bombard |
| impetuous | violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision |
| sleight | dexterity; CF. sleight of hand: legerdemain; quickness of the hands in doing tricks |
| jeopardize | endanger; imperil; put at risk; N. jeopardy: danger |
