GRE Word List
NECROMANCY
conjuration (see conjure
The meaning of the word necromancy is conjuration (see conjure.
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foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
macabre | having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death |
wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
wrench | to move with a violent twist |
vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
covetous | marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions |
habituate | to make used to something : accustom |
fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
enthrall | to hold spellbound : charm |
occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |