GRE Word List

BENEDICTION

the invocation (see invocation

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

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WordMeaning
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
passiveacted upon by an external agency
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion