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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stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
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deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
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vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
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laxloose
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions