GRE Word List

AFFIRMATION

the act of affirming

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

Random words

WordMeaning
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous