GRE Word List
ADJURATION
solemn urging; V. adjure: entreat earnestly; enjoin solemnly
The meaning of the word adjuration is solemn urging; V. adjure: entreat earnestly; enjoin solemnly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recession | withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity |
| bereft | deprived of (something valuable); lacking |
| plutocracy | society ruled by the wealthy |
| rococo | ornate; highly decorated; N. CF. 18th century |
| preponderance | superiority of power, quantity, etc.; V. preponderate: be greater in power, weight, or importance; ADJ. preponderant |
| mannered | affected; not natural; Ex. mannered way of speech |
| windfall | fallen fruit; unexpected lucky event |
| edifice | building (of imposing size) |
| vegetate | live in a monotonous way (without interests or activity); CF. vegetation: plants of an area; CF. vegetarian; CF. vegan |
| paranoia | psychosis marked by delusions of grandeur or persecution; N: ADJ: paranoid, paranoiac |
