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
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
consortassociate
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
gustythe sensation of taste
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent