GRE Word List
ANOINT
consecrate; put oil on (in a religious ceremony)
The meaning of the word anoint is consecrate; put oil on (in a religious ceremony).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| preen | make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune |
| trifling | trivial; unimportant |
| archaic | antiquated; no longer used; belonging to the past; N. |
| cower | shrink quivering as from fear; cringe |
| ethnic | relating to races |
| prelate | church dignitary; priest of high position in the church (esp. bishop) |
| mar | spoil the appearance of |
| assuage | mak less severe; ease or lessen (pain); satisfy (hunger); soothe (anger) |
| inanimate | lifeless; not animate |
| scapegoat | someone who bears the blame for others; whipping boy; CF. escape+goat |
