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
obsessivetending to cause obsession
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
implicationsomething implied: such as
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism