GRE Word List
INCANTATION
singing or chanting of magic spells; magical formula; (the saying of) words used in magic; CF. enchant
The meaning of the word incantation is singing or chanting of magic spells; magical formula; (the saying of) words used in magic; CF. enchant.
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