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
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit