GRE Word List
ANOINT
to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
The meaning of the word anoint is to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| blunder | to move unsteadily or confusedly |
| inception | an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| cryptic | secret |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| tumid | marked by swelling : swollen |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |