GRE Word List
ADJURATION
a solemn oath
The meaning of the word adjuration is a solemn oath.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| subsistence | real being : existence |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| didactic | designed or intended to teach |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
| dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief |