
Monastic GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
Monastic GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /məˈnæs.tɪk/ (adj) Definition related to or connected with monasteries and monks - (of a lifestyle) extremely simple, plain and austere, self-denying, secluded, reclusive, frugal, monkish, solitary, ascetic, celibate, hermetic, disciplined, contemplative Example Monasticism or monastic lifestyle is a way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work. Women pursuing a monastic life are generally called nuns or sisters, while...