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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WordMeaning
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing