GRE Word List

ADJURATION

a solemn oath

The meaning of the word adjuration is a solemn oath.

Random words

WordMeaning
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
dina loud continued noise
deploreto feel or express grief for
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion