Reverence
mediumPositive toneREV-er-unss
noun
Definition
Deep respect for someone or something
Memory hook
REVER-ence: You REVERE someone -- deep respect, like calling a priest 'Reverend.'
Word roots
revereri— to stand in awe of(Latin)
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Examples
“The students held their professor in great reverence.”
“She spoke of her grandmother with reverence.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The students held their professor in great ______.”
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reverence
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GRE Tip
Reverence is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "veneration" or "admiration" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "contempt".
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