Difficult GRE Words - Group 1

scratch; friction

harshness of manner, roughness

humiliate; lower or depress in rank or esteem

person who adheres; one who follows or upholds a leader, party, cause

subside; decrease; become less in amount or intensity

not identical on both sides of a dividing central line

the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited

person with power to decide a dispute; judge

adjust or calculate so as to reflect a rate that is based on a full year

embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament

fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate

shortening something by omitting parts of it

moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely

struck by shock, terror, or amazement

give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim

refer casually or indirectly, or by suggestion

feeling of animosity

dictator; ruler having unlimited power

the act of giving up or renouncing a right, office, or position of power etc.

fit for growing crops, as by plowing

comment; make explanatory notes

aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage

express agreement to what is alleged or proposed; accept

self-governing; not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent

growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion

suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension

contrast; direct contrast; opposition

a large group of islands; a sea, containing a large number of scattered islands

name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy

person who adheres; one who follows or upholds a leader, party, cause

tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees

fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate

fit for growing crops, as by plowing

fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold

disgusting, loathsome

suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension

to assert to be true

appeal to or entreat earnestly; command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath

something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement

renounce upon oath; abandon forever

definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion

of or pertaining to an atrium, especially the upper chambers of the heart

the act of giving up or renouncing a right, office, or position of power etc.

washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite

severe and rigid economy; severe or rigorous simplicity; absence of adornment or luxury

book of literary selections by various authors

repudiation; self-sacrifice; renouncing your own interests in favor of interests of others

be earlier in time; go back further

ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with

dictator; ruler having unlimited power

art or act of flying; specifically, the science or art of directing and controlling flying-machines

strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited

ease or lessen pain; satisfy or appease

broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase

abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority

unsuccessful; failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless

repudiation; self-sacrifice; renouncing your own interests in favor of interests of others

wear away by friction; scrape; erode

enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments

an old saying, that has obtained credit by long use

assault; attack with or as if with violent blows

hear and settle a case by judicial procedure

comment; make explanatory notes

scratch; friction

fall or slide of a large mass, as of snow or rock, down a mountainside

give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim

condense; shorten; reduce length of written text

leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere

abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority

constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent

curved or hooked like an eagle's beak

ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with

ease or lessen pain; satisfy or appease

a combination of many different things; an alloy of mercury and other metals

leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution

prove genuine; establish authenticity of

tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees

sparing or moderation in eating and drinking; temperate

manlike; resembling a human, especially in shape or outward appearance

appeal to or entreat earnestly; command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath

agree; give consent, often at insistence of another; concede

obscure; profound; difficult to understand.

repudiation; self-sacrifice; renouncing your own interests in favor of interests of others

an indirect reference

collect; gather for oneself, as for one's pleasure or profit

disgusting, loathsome

person with power to decide a dispute; judge

agree; give consent, often at insistence of another; concede

abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority

upward slope, as of hill

condense; shorten; reduce length of written text

elevated place or structure before which religious ceremonies may be enacted or upon which sacrifices may be offered

agree; give consent, often at insistence of another; concede

wear away by friction; scrape; erode

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

award of merit; expression of approval; praise

growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion

declare to be true; affirm

solemn curse; someone or something regarded as a curse

place where bees and beehives are kept, especially where bees are raised for their honey

subside; decrease; become less in amount or intensity

bitterness of speech and temper; sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone

renounce upon oath; abandon forever

the act of giving up or renouncing a right, office, or position of power etc.

one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality

condense; shorten; reduce length of written text

slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic

combine; unite in one body; mix or alloy a metal with mercury

pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions

leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution

eye defect that prevents proper focus

assent; agree without protesting

one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs

underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc

loss of speech due to injury or illness

the act of acquiring or gaining possession

place where bees and beehives are kept, especially where bees are raised for their honey

assent; agree without protesting

poise; self-confident assurance

bitter and sharp in language, tone, or manner

prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned

condense; shorten; reduce length of written text

unsuccessful; failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless

animosity, sharp or bitter hatred

person with power to decide a dispute; judge

state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes, such as love and hate

art or act of flying; specifically, the science or art of directing and controlling flying-machines

entire horn, or any branch of the horn

alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer

an old saying, that has obtained credit by long use

award of merit; expression of approval; praise

washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite

a person who has had one or more limbs removed by amputation

muddle; drive crazy; become confused

adjust or calculate so as to reflect a rate that is based on a full year

funding; money set aside for a specific purpose

ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with

person who adheres; one who follows or upholds a leader, party, cause

the act of giving up or renouncing a right, office, or position of power etc.

source of relaxation or comfort; medicine that relieves pain

declare openly; acknowledge openly, boldly, and unashamedly

hear and settle a case by judicial procedure

struck by shock, terror, or amazement

make impure by adding inferior or tainted substances

appeal to or entreat earnestly; command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath

place where bees and beehives are kept, especially where bees are raised for their honey

causing contraction; having the effect of drawing tissue together; stern or austere

enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments

one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent

curved or hooked like an eagle's beak

South Africa's policy of racial separation, in place from 1948 to 1990.

embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament

superiority or decisive advantage; domination

prove genuine; establish authenticity of

South Africa's policy of racial separation, in place from 1948 to 1990.

ease or lessen pain; satisfy or appease

contrast; direct contrast; opposition

skillful and adept under pressing conditions

deprive of oxygen to the extent of producing death or very serious symptoms; suffocate

soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash; one of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, potash, and ammonia

art or act of flying; specifically, the science or art of directing and controlling flying-machines

make impure by adding inferior or tainted substances

something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement

declare to be true; affirm

officially charge someone in a court of law

renounce upon oath; abandon forever

give hint or indication of something; disclose partially or guardedly; overshadow; shade

one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs

solemn curse; someone or something regarded as a curse

a large group of islands; a sea, containing a large number of scattered islands

advertisement an ad; public promotion of some product or service

greediness for wealth; insatiable desire of gain

upward slope, as of hill

easily approachable; warmly friendly

definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion

sign of something coming; art or practice of foretelling events by signs or omens

something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement

assent; agree without protesting

increase scope of; extend; intensify; make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation

entire horn, or any branch of the horn

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

strict or severe in discipline; severely simple and unornamented

muddle; drive crazy; become confused

struck by shock, terror, or amazement

constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent

causing contraction; having the effect of drawing tissue together; stern or austere

animosity, sharp or bitter hatred

one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality

loss of speech due to injury or illness

declare openly; acknowledge openly, boldly, and unashamedly

serving as aid or accessory; auxiliary

as known or named at another time or place; also known as

free of artificiality; natural; open and honest

curved or hooked like an eagle's beak

inform; give notice to; make aware

make slender, fine, or small; weaken; lessen density of

look, or particular appearance of the face; the visual percept of a region

leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution

soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash; one of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, potash, and ammonia

tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees

embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament

to assert to be true

free of artificiality; natural; open and honest

poise; self-confident assurance

express agreement to what is alleged or proposed; accept

refer casually or indirectly, or by suggestion

expression of warm approval; praise

name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy

temptation; enticement; any real or apparent good held forth, or operating, as a motive to action

assent; agree without protesting

disgusting, loathsome

an indirect reference

open declaration; frank acknowledgment

a large group of islands; a sea, containing a large number of scattered islands

gradual decrease in numbers; reduction in work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment

fall or slide of a large mass, as of snow or rock, down a mountainside

struck by shock, terror, or amazement

loss of speech due to injury or illness

elevated place or structure before which religious ceremonies may be enacted or upon which sacrifices may be offered

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

a combination of many different things; an alloy of mercury and other metals

antiquated; extremely old and ancient; belonging to very ancient times

obscure; profound; difficult to understand.

person who adheres; one who follows or upholds a leader, party, cause

combine; unite in one body; mix or alloy a metal with mercury

source of relaxation or comfort; medicine that relieves pain

be earlier in time; go back further

aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage

give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim

an enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events or other spectacular events

collect; gather for oneself, as for one's pleasure or profit

untrue; of questionable authorship or authenticity; erroneous; fictitious

one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent

shortening something by omitting parts of it

capable of using either hand with equal ease

combine; unite in one body; mix or alloy a metal with mercury

state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes, such as love and hate

one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality

art or act of flying; specifically, the science or art of directing and controlling flying-machines

one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent

advertisement an ad; public promotion of some product or service

one who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position

moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely

slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic

pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions

contrast; direct contrast; opposition

deviating from normal or common order, form, or rule

antiquated; extremely old and ancient; belonging to very ancient times

poise; self-confident assurance

formless; lacking shape or definition

not identical on both sides of a dividing central line

book of literary selections by various authors

broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase

as known or named at another time or place; also known as

not identical on both sides of a dividing central line

a person who has had one or more limbs removed by amputation

collect; gather for oneself, as for one's pleasure or profit

fall or slide of a large mass, as of snow or rock, down a mountainside

state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes, such as love and hate

serving to reduce sensibility to pain without loss of consciousness

definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion

strong feelings of aversion or dislike

abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority

comparable; similar or alike

self-governing; not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent

eye defect that prevents proper focus

superiority or decisive advantage; domination

solemn curse; someone or something regarded as a curse

the act of giving up or renouncing a right, office, or position of power etc.

upward slope, as of hill

temptation; enticement; any real or apparent good held forth, or operating, as a motive to action

muddle; drive crazy; become confused

serving as aid or accessory; auxiliary

disgusting, loathsome

collect; gather for oneself, as for one's pleasure or profit

once more; again; in a new and different way

suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension

fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor

declare openly; acknowledge openly, boldly, and unashamedly

officially charge someone in a court of law

feeling of animosity

expression of warm approval; praise

one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent

humiliate; lower or depress in rank or esteem

severe and rigid economy; severe or rigorous simplicity; absence of adornment or luxury

comment; make explanatory notes

an old saying, that has obtained credit by long use

source of relaxation or comfort; medicine that relieves pain

adjust or calculate so as to reflect a rate that is based on a full year

comment; make explanatory notes

give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim

source of relaxation or comfort; medicine that relieves pain

condense; shorten; reduce length of written text

shortening something by omitting parts of it

deviating from normal or common order, form, or rule

ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with

leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution

South Africa's policy of racial separation, in place from 1948 to 1990.

one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent

fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate

suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension

the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited

once more; again; in a new and different way

enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments

be earlier in time; go back further

deprive of oxygen to the extent of producing death or very serious symptoms; suffocate

greediness for wealth; insatiable desire of gain

open declaration; frank acknowledgment

tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees

antiquated; extremely old and ancient; belonging to very ancient times

harshness of manner, roughness

book of literary selections by various authors

an enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events or other spectacular events

look, or particular appearance of the face; the visual percept of a region

increase scope of; extend; intensify; make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation

strong feelings of aversion or dislike

person who adheres; one who follows or upholds a leader, party, cause

manlike; resembling a human, especially in shape or outward appearance

strong feelings of aversion or dislike

refer casually or indirectly, or by suggestion

deprive of oxygen to the extent of producing death or very serious symptoms; suffocate

as known or named at another time or place; also known as

contrast; direct contrast; opposition

adjust or calculate so as to reflect a rate that is based on a full year

be earlier in time; go back further

appeal to or entreat earnestly; command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath

fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor

hear and settle a case by judicial procedure

one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent

entire horn, or any branch of the horn

once more; again; in a new and different way

loss of speech due to injury or illness

South Africa's policy of racial separation, in place from 1948 to 1990.

person with power to decide a dispute; judge

subside; decrease; become less in amount or intensity

adjust or calculate so as to reflect a rate that is based on a full year

alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer

fit for growing crops, as by plowing

prove genuine; establish authenticity of

opening; diameter of such an opening; hole

solemn curse; someone or something regarded as a curse

leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution

appeal to or entreat earnestly; command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath

loss of speech due to injury or illness

to make similar, to incorporate or absorb into

suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension

soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash; one of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, potash, and ammonia

definition or concise statement of principle; tersely phrased statement of truth or opinion

collect; gather for oneself, as for one's pleasure or profit

underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc

place where bees and beehives are kept, especially where bees are raised for their honey

one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs

claim without justification; claim for oneself without right

assault; attack with or as if with violent blows

bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve

ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with

poise; self-confident assurance

sign of something coming; art or practice of foretelling events by signs or omens

untrue; of questionable authorship or authenticity; erroneous; fictitious

art or act of flying; specifically, the science or art of directing and controlling flying-machines

place where bees and beehives are kept, especially where bees are raised for their honey

solemn curse; someone or something regarded as a curse

the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited

comment; make explanatory notes

pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions

severe and rigid economy; severe or rigorous simplicity; absence of adornment or luxury

source of relaxation or comfort; medicine that relieves pain

give hint or indication of something; disclose partially or guardedly; overshadow; shade

an invisible breath; distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something

one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs

superiority or decisive advantage; domination

elevation to godhood; fact or action of becoming a god; an ideal example of something

strong feelings of aversion or dislike

muddle; drive crazy; become confused

activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession, usually for enjoyment

an invisible breath; distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something

collect; gather for oneself, as for one's pleasure or profit

bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve

name; title; act of naming; act of appealing for aid, sympathy

comparable; similar or alike

once more; again; in a new and different way

moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely

hear and settle a case by judicial procedure

sign of something coming; art or practice of foretelling events by signs or omens

strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited

one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs

leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution

inform; give notice to; make aware

one who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position

person with power to decide a dispute; judge

poise; self-confident assurance

washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite

an invisible breath; distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something

expression of warm approval; praise

express agreement to what is alleged or proposed; accept

manlike; resembling a human, especially in shape or outward appearance

funding; money set aside for a specific purpose

once more; again; in a new and different way

underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc

ease or lessen pain; satisfy or appease

one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality

wear away by friction; scrape; erode

strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited

curved or hooked like an eagle's beak

suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension

skillful and adept under pressing conditions

muddle; drive crazy; become confused

superiority or decisive advantage; domination

fit for growing crops, as by plowing

give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim

person with power to decide a dispute; judge

give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim

subside; decrease; become less in amount or intensity

increase scope of; extend; intensify; make greater in power, influence, stature, or reputation

to assert to be true

dictator; ruler having unlimited power

tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees

open declaration; frank acknowledgment

the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited

underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc

award of merit; expression of approval; praise

prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned

appeal to or entreat earnestly; command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath

opening; diameter of such an opening; hole

a large group of islands; a sea, containing a large number of scattered islands

disgusting, loathsome

constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent

an enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events or other spectacular events

serving to reduce sensibility to pain without loss of consciousness

the act of acquiring or gaining possession

opening; diameter of such an opening; hole

skillful and adept under pressing conditions

fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor

officially charge someone in a court of law

an invisible breath; distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something

to make similar, to incorporate or absorb into

disgusting, loathsome

obscure; profound; difficult to understand.

look, or particular appearance of the face; the visual percept of a region

deviating from normal or common order, form, or rule

being in debt; unpaid, overdue debt or an unfulfilled obligation

subside; decrease; become less in amount or intensity

self-governing; not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent

solemn curse; someone or something regarded as a curse

claim without justification; claim for oneself without right

broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase

subtle but base deception; trickery; cleverness or skill; ingenuity

the highest point; point in orbit most distant from the body being orbited

be earlier in time; go back further

a large group of islands; a sea, containing a large number of scattered islands

serving to reduce sensibility to pain without loss of consciousness

free of artificiality; natural; open and honest

easily approachable; warmly friendly

of or pertaining to an atrium, especially the upper chambers of the heart

superiority or decisive advantage; domination

officially charge someone in a court of law

one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs

give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim

subtle but base deception; trickery; cleverness or skill; ingenuity

fall or slide of a large mass, as of snow or rock, down a mountainside

leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere

assent; agree without protesting

preventing infection; having cleansing effect

inform; give notice to; make aware

fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold

bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve

an enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events or other spectacular events

look, or particular appearance of the face; the visual percept of a region

the act of giving up or renouncing a right, office, or position of power etc.

prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned

the act of acquiring or gaining possession

something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement

harshness of manner, roughness

the act of acquiring or gaining possession

elevation to godhood; fact or action of becoming a god; an ideal example of something

a large group of islands; a sea, containing a large number of scattered islands

deprive of oxygen to the extent of producing death or very serious symptoms; suffocate

obscure; profound; difficult to understand.

causing contraction; having the effect of drawing tissue together; stern or austere

animosity, sharp or bitter hatred

one who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position

aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage

assault; attack with or as if with violent blows

eye defect that prevents proper focus

ease or lessen pain; satisfy or appease

enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments

free of artificiality; natural; open and honest

express agreement to what is alleged or proposed; accept

give hint or indication of something; disclose partially or guardedly; overshadow; shade

book of literary selections by various authors

constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent

strong feelings of aversion or dislike

harshness of manner, roughness

officially charge someone in a court of law

express agreement to what is alleged or proposed; accept

superiority or decisive advantage; domination

to make similar, to incorporate or absorb into

declare to be true; affirm

officially charge someone in a court of law

ease or lessen pain; satisfy or appease

severe and rigid economy; severe or rigorous simplicity; absence of adornment or luxury

open declaration; frank acknowledgment

enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments

eye defect that prevents proper focus

dictator; ruler having unlimited power

causing contraction; having the effect of drawing tissue together; stern or austere

funding; money set aside for a specific purpose

agree; give consent, often at insistence of another; concede

hear and settle a case by judicial procedure

being in debt; unpaid, overdue debt or an unfulfilled obligation

an enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events or other spectacular events

one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs

not identical on both sides of a dividing central line

make impure by adding inferior or tainted substances

of or pertaining to an atrium, especially the upper chambers of the heart

struck by shock, terror, or amazement

capable of using either hand with equal ease

unsuccessful; failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless

give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim

subside; decrease; become less in amount or intensity

something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement

antiquated; extremely old and ancient; belonging to very ancient times

make slender, fine, or small; weaken; lessen density of

poise; self-confident assurance

funding; money set aside for a specific purpose

art or act of flying; specifically, the science or art of directing and controlling flying-machines

gradual decrease in numbers; reduction in work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment

untrue; of questionable authorship or authenticity; erroneous; fictitious

strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited

easily approachable; warmly friendly

fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold

make slender, fine, or small; weaken; lessen density of

scratch; friction

sign of something coming; art or practice of foretelling events by signs or omens

subtle but base deception; trickery; cleverness or skill; ingenuity

the act of acquiring or gaining possession

inform; give notice to; make aware

once more; again; in a new and different way

an invisible breath; distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something

leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere

untrue; of questionable authorship or authenticity; erroneous; fictitious

strict or severe in discipline; severely simple and unornamented

the act of giving up or renouncing a right, office, or position of power etc.

renounce upon oath; abandon forever

source of relaxation or comfort; medicine that relieves pain

appeal to or entreat earnestly; command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath

subtle but base deception; trickery; cleverness or skill; ingenuity

severe and rigid economy; severe or rigorous simplicity; absence of adornment or luxury

eye defect that prevents proper focus

prove genuine; establish authenticity of

officially charge someone in a court of law

fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor

serving to reduce sensibility to pain without loss of consciousness

dictator; ruler having unlimited power

superiority or decisive advantage; domination

humiliate; lower or depress in rank or esteem

fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor

collect; gather for oneself, as for one's pleasure or profit

give hint or indication of something; disclose partially or guardedly; overshadow; shade

one who is skeptical of existence of a god or any ultimate reality

self-governing; not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent

elevation to godhood; fact or action of becoming a god; an ideal example of something

strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited

one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent

fall or slide of a large mass, as of snow or rock, down a mountainside

broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase

advertisement an ad; public promotion of some product or service

fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate

greediness for wealth; insatiable desire of gain

aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage

place where bees and beehives are kept, especially where bees are raised for their honey

activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession, usually for enjoyment

declare to be true; affirm

prove genuine; establish authenticity of

combine; unite in one body; mix or alloy a metal with mercury

be earlier in time; go back further

art or act of flying; specifically, the science or art of directing and controlling flying-machines

eye defect that prevents proper focus

unsuccessful; failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless

ease or lessen pain; satisfy or appease

activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession, usually for enjoyment

declare openly; acknowledge openly, boldly, and unashamedly

once more; again; in a new and different way

inform; give notice to; make aware

free of artificiality; natural; open and honest

inform; give notice to; make aware

open declaration; frank acknowledgment

ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with

several things grouped together or considered as a whole