Hermit
easyNeutral toneHER-mit
noun
Definition
A person living in solitude, especially for religious reasons
Memory hook
HER-MIT: she MET no one because she lives alone — a person who withdraws from society.
Word roots
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Examples
“The hermit lived alone in the mountains for decades.”
“After his retirement, he became something of a hermit.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The ______ lived alone in the mountains for decades.”
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hermit
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GRE Tip
Hermit is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "recluse" or "anchorite" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "socialite".
Related GRE Words
recluse
A person who lives a solitary life and avoids other people
abstemious
Moderate in eating and drinking; self-restrained
austere
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; having no comforts or luxuries
antisocial
Contrary to the laws and customs of society; avoiding social interaction
misanthrope
A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society
nomadic
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place
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