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
Word | Meaning |
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sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
predecessor | one that precedes |
edify | to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift |
rickety | affected with rickets |
bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |
underhand | in a clandestine manner |