GRE Word List

IMPRECATION

curse

The meaning of the word imprecation is curse.

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WordMeaning
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
rankrelative standing or position