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.

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WordMeaning
gauntexcessively thin and angular
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
validateto make legally valid : ratify
neophytea new convert : proselyte
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus