GRE Word List

NECROMANCY

conjuration (see conjure

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

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substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
dodderingfeeble
providentfrugal
desiccateto dry up
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
bewareto be on one's guard
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
maverickan unbranded range animal