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 |
|---|---|
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
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| precipice | a very steep or overhanging place |
| nutritious | nourishing |
| domineer | to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control |
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |
| acclaim | applaud |
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| submissive | submitting to others |