GRE Word List

ABLUTION

the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)

The meaning of the word ablution is the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite).

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hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
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hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
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