GRE Word List

AFFIRMATION

the act of affirming

The meaning of the word affirmation is the act of affirming.

Random words

WordMeaning
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
queasycausing nausea
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely