GRE Word List
FACULTY
mental or bodily powers; teaching staff
The meaning of the word faculty is mental or bodily powers; teaching staff.
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Word | Meaning |
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adjuration | solemn urging; V. adjure: entreat earnestly; enjoin solemnly |
anesthetic | substance that removes sensation with or without loss of consciousness; N. anesthesia |
dint | means; effort; Ex. by dint of hard work |
fruition | bearing of fruit; fulfillment; realization; Ex. come to/be brought to fruition |
unction | the act of anointing with oil; Ex. extreme unction |
ensconce | settle comfortably; place comfortably (in a secure place) |
scourge | lash; whip (formerly used for punishment); source of severe punishment; V: whip; afflict |
comely | attractive; agreeable; having a pleasing appearance |
queue | line (of waiting people or vehicles) |
repulse | reject with rudeness or coldness (an offer or friendship); drive back (an enemy attack); CF. repulse $\neq$ cause repulsion |