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
realmkingdom
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
compressto press or squeeze together
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
degradationthe act or process of degrading
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism