GRE Word List

AFFIRMATION

the act of affirming

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

Random words

WordMeaning
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
floraa treatise on or list of the plants of an area or period
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else