GRE Word List
AFFIRMATION
the act of affirming
The meaning of the word affirmation is the act of affirming.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sardonic | disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking |
| plebiscite | a 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 |
| peripheral | of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part |
| oath | a 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 |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| queasy | causing nausea |
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| maraud | to roam about and raid in search of plunder |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |