GRE Word List
ADJURATION
a solemn oath
The meaning of the word adjuration is a solemn oath.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| azure | the blue color of the clear sky |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
| caustic | capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| superficial | of, relating to, or located near a surface |