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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| rescind | to take away : remove |
| replicate | duplicate |
| breadth | distance from side to side : width |
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| militia | a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |