Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: The quality of being deserving of blame or criticism for a fault or wrongdoing.

Example: The judge considered the blameworthiness of the defendant before making a decision.

Definition: Deserving to be blamed for something wrong or bad that has happened.

Example: The manager was considered blameworthy for the project's failure due to his poor decisions.

Definition: To persuade someone to do something by using kind words or compliments.

Example: She tried to blandish her boss into giving her a raise by praising his leadership skills.

Definition: Words or actions that are meant to persuade someone in a gentle or flattering way.

Example: The salesperson used blandishments to convince the customer to buy the expensive product.

Definition: Feeling indifferent or unimpressed because of having experienced too much of something enjoyable or exciting.

Example: After traveling to many exotic places, she felt quite blase about the idea of another vacation.

Definition: To speak in a way that shows disrespect or lack of reverence for something considered sacred or holy.

Example: He was accused of blaspheming during the sermon.

Definition: To speak disrespectfully about God or something sacred.

Example: He was accused of trying to blaspheme during the ceremony.

Definition: A person who speaks disrespectfully about God or religion, often mocking or showing contempt.

Example: The blasphemer was condemned for his harsh words against the sacred beliefs.

Definition: Showing disrespect or lack of reverence for something considered sacred or holy.

Example: Many people found the comedian's jokes about religion to be blasphemous.

Definition: In a way that shows disrespect or irreverence towards something sacred or religious.

Example: He spoke blasphemously about the traditions of the church, shocking many in the congregation.

Definition: The condition of showing disrespect or lack of reverence for something considered sacred or holy.

Example: The community condemned the blasphemousness of the artwork displayed in the gallery.