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
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
zephyra breeze from the west
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
contrivancea thing contrived