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).

Random words

WordMeaning
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
fulcrumprop
unfetterto free from fetters
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)