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
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
asunderinto parts
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
rankrelative standing or position
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores