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.

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WordMeaning
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
slackento make less active : slow up
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods