GRE Word List

INCANTATION

a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic

The meaning of the word incantation is a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic.

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defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
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orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
abbreviateto make briefer