GRE Word List

NECROMANCY

conjuration (see conjure

The meaning of the word necromancy is conjuration (see conjure.

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foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
wrenchto move with a violent twist
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
habituateto make used to something : accustom
fermentationthe 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
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover