GRE Word List
OATH
a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
The meaning of the word oath is a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| sovereign | one possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty |
| salacious | arousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination |
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| pedestrian | commonplace |
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| tread | to step or walk on or over |
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