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 |
|---|---|
| rasp | to rub with something rough |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
| remediable | capable of being remedied |
| solicitor | one that solicits |
| precipitate | to throw violently : hurl |
| affliction | a cause of persistent pain or distress |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
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| cathartic | of, relating to, or producing catharsis |