GRE Word List

AVOW

to declare assuredly

The meaning of the word avow is to declare assuredly.

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virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
posthumousborn after the death of the father
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
repercussionreflection
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity