GRE Word List

BENEDICTION

the invocation (see invocation

The meaning of the word benediction is the invocation (see invocation.

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lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
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respitea period of temporary delay
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
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chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
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