GRE Word List

ADJURATION

a solemn oath

The meaning of the word adjuration is a solemn oath.

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legerdemainsleight of hand
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
bewareto be on one's guard
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)