GRE Word List
AFFIRMATION
the act of affirming
The meaning of the word affirmation is the act of affirming.
Random words
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| milieu | the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment |
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| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| pen | to shut in or as if in a pen |
| proselytize | to induce someone to convert to one's faith |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| deposition | a testifying especially before a court |
| garrulous | given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| impediment | something that impedes |