GRE Word List
AFFIRMATION
the act of affirming
The meaning of the word affirmation is the act of affirming.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| compulsive | having power to compel |
| abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |
| fugitive | running away or intending flight |
| marrow | bone marrow |
| legend | a story coming down from the past |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| edify | to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift |