GRE Word List

BENEDICTION

the invocation (see invocation

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

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resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
extantcurrently or actually existing
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compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution