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 |
|---|---|
| lineage | descent in a line from a common progenitor |
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| exasperate | to cause irritation or annoyance to |
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |
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| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
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| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |