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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cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument