GRE Word List

ADJURATION

a solemn oath

The meaning of the word adjuration is a solemn oath.

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suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
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explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
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verbatimin the exact words : word for word
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery