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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| equilibrium | a state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise |
| salubrious | favorable to or promoting health or well-being |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
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