GRE Word List

EXHORT

to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly

The meaning of the word exhort is to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly.

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docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
dissentto withhold assent or approval
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena