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 |
|---|---|
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| ethereal | of or relating to the regions beyond the earth |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| rational | having reason or understanding |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| humdrum | monotonous |
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| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
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