GRE Word List

NECROMANCY

conjuration (see conjure

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

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WordMeaning
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
sequesterto set apart : segregate
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
guffawa loud or boisterous burst of laughter
irksometending to irk : tedious