GRE Word List

INVOCATION

the act or process of petitioning for help or support

The meaning of the word invocation is the act or process of petitioning for help or support.

Random words

WordMeaning
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
facileeasily accomplished or attained
striatedmarked with striations or striae
impenitentnot penitent
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)