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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WordMeaning
odoroushaving an odor: such as
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
trampletramp
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up