GRE Word List

ADJURATION

a solemn oath

The meaning of the word adjuration is a solemn oath.

Random words

WordMeaning
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil