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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WordMeaning
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
encircleto form a circle around : surround
rescindto take away : remove
replicateduplicate
breadthdistance from side to side : width
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah